10 poin Consider each of the following electric- and magnetic-field orientations given for E&M waves. In each case, what is the direction of propagation of the wave? (1) E in the +z direction, B in the +x direction; (i) E in the +y-direction, Bin the -z-direction; (ii) E in the -z direction, B in the +y direction; (iv) E in the -y direction, B in the +z direction. O () +x, (i) -y, (ii) x, (iv) -x O ) +y, (ii) -z, (ii +x, (iv) +x O ) +y, (ii) -x, (i) +x, (iv) -x O ) +z, (ii) -x, (ii) +z, (iv) -x O () +y, (i) -y, (ii +x, (iv) -z

10 poin Consider each of the following electric- and magnetic-field orientations given for E&M waves. In each case, what is the direction of propagation of the wave? (1) E in the +z direction, B in the +x direction; (i) E in the +y-direction, Bin the -z-direction; (ii) E in the -z direction, B in the +y direction; (iv) E in the -y direction, B in the +z direction. O () +x, (i) -y, (ii) x, (iv) -x O ) +y, (ii) -z, (ii +x, (iv) +x O ) +y, (ii) -x, (i) +x, (iv) -x O ) +z, (ii) -x, (ii) +z, (iv) -x O () +y, (i) -y, (ii +x, (iv) -z

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Chapter34: Electromagnetic Waves

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