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If the magnetic field B of a polarised electromagnetic wave oscillates parallel to y-axis and is given by : `B_(y)=B_(m)sin(kz-omegat)`. What is the direction of propagation of the electromagnetic wave and parallel to which axis does the associated electric field oscillates ? 

A

`+ve" y - axis, x - axis"`

B

`-ve" z - axis, y - axis"`

C

`+ve" z - axis, x - axis"`

D

`+ve" x - axis, z - axis"`

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