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An e.m. wave travels in vacuum along z direction:
`vecE=(E_1hati+E_2hatj)cos (kz-omega)`. Choose the correct option from the following :

A

The associated magnetic field is given as `overline(B) = (1)/(C ) (E_(1) hat(i) + E_(2) hat(j)) cos (kz - omega t)`

B

The associated magnetic field is given as `overline(B) = (1)/(C ) (E_(1) hat(i) - E_(2) hat(j)) cos (kz - omega t)`

C

The given electromagnetic field is circularly polarised

D

The given electromagnetic field is not plane polarised

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given electric field vector of the electromagnetic wave and determine the correct options based on its characteristics. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Electric Field Vector**: The electric field vector is given by: \[ \vec{E} = (E_1 \hat{i} + E_2 \hat{j}) \cos(kz - \omega t) \] This indicates that the electric field has components in both the x-direction (i) and the y-direction (j). 2. **Direction of Propagation**: The wave is traveling in the z-direction, as indicated by the argument of the cosine function, which contains \( kz - \omega t \). This means the wave propagates along the z-axis. 3. **Determine the Magnetic Field Vector**: According to electromagnetic wave theory, the relationship between the electric field \( \vec{E} \) and the magnetic field \( \vec{B} \) in a vacuum is given by: \[ \vec{B} = \frac{1}{c} \vec{E} \] where \( c \) is the speed of light. Thus, we can express the magnetic field vector as: \[ \vec{B} = \frac{1}{c} (E_1 \hat{i} + E_2 \hat{j}) \cos(kz - \omega t) \] 4. **Check for Polarization**: The electric field vector has components in the x and y directions, which means it is oscillating in a plane. This indicates that the wave is plane-polarized. 5. **Evaluate the Options**: - **Option A**: Since \( \vec{B} = \frac{1}{c} \vec{E} \), this option is correct. - **Option B**: This option has a negative sign, which is incorrect. - **Option C**: It states that the wave is circularly polarized, which is incorrect because the electric field oscillates in a plane. - **Option D**: This option states that the electromagnetic field is not plane polarized, which is also incorrect. ### Conclusion: The only correct option is **Option A**. The wave is indeed plane polarized as it has electric field components in the x and y directions while propagating in the z direction.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given electric field vector of the electromagnetic wave and determine the correct options based on its characteristics. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Electric Field Vector**: The electric field vector is given by: \[ \vec{E} = (E_1 \hat{i} + E_2 \hat{j}) \cos(kz - \omega t) ...
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