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A plane electromagnetic wave propagating along x - direction can have the following pairs of `vec(E )` and `vec(B)`.

A

`E_(x), B_(y)`

B

`E_(y),B_(z)`

C

`B_(x),E_(y)`

D

`E_(z),B_(y)`

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The correct Answer is:
B, D
In electromagnetic waves electric field vector `vec(E )` and magnetic field vector `vec(B)` are perpendicular to each other also they are perpendicular to direction of propagation.
In given question (from data) electromagnetic waves propagate in x - direction, hence, electric field and magnetic field vector can be in y - direction or z - direction. Hence, option (B) and (D) are correct.
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