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A light wave is travelling along `+y` axis. At a particular point on a given time, electric field vector is along `+ x` axis then the magnetic field vector is directed along:

A

`- z ` axis

B

`+z ` axis

C

`-y` axis

D

`+y` axis

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the direction of the magnetic field vector when a light wave is traveling along the +y axis and the electric field vector is directed along the +x axis. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Direction of Wave Propagation**: The light wave is traveling along the +y axis. This means the wave vector (k) is in the +y direction. 2. **Identify the Direction of the Electric Field**: It is given that the electric field vector (E) is directed along the +x axis. 3. **Use the Right-Hand Rule**: In electromagnetic waves, the electric field (E), magnetic field (B), and the direction of wave propagation (k) are mutually perpendicular to each other. We can use the right-hand rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field vector (B). - Point your fingers in the direction of the electric field (E) which is along the +x axis. - Curl your fingers in the direction of the wave propagation (k) which is along the +y axis. - Your thumb will then point in the direction of the magnetic field (B). 4. **Determine the Direction of the Magnetic Field**: Following the right-hand rule: - Electric Field (E) = +x - Wave Propagation (k) = +y - Therefore, the Magnetic Field (B) must be in the +z direction. 5. **Conclusion**: The magnetic field vector is directed along the +z axis. ### Final Answer: The magnetic field vector is directed along the +z axis. ---

To solve the problem, we need to determine the direction of the magnetic field vector when a light wave is traveling along the +y axis and the electric field vector is directed along the +x axis. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Direction of Wave Propagation**: The light wave is traveling along the +y axis. This means the wave vector (k) is in the +y direction. 2. **Identify the Direction of the Electric Field**: ...
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