An electromagnetic wave has an electric field given by the expression (in Cartesian co-ordinates) : vec E(x,t)=6.0 cos(1.4xx10^7x−3.43xx10^(15)t) hat z. What is the direction of the magnetic field at time t = 0 and position x = 0 ? A. -x B. +x C. -y D. +y

Audrina Graham

Audrina Graham

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2022-12-28

An electromagnetic wave has an electric field given by the expression (in Cartesian co-ordinates) : E ( x , t ) = 6.0 cos ( 1.4 × 10 7 x 3.43 × 10 15 t ) z ^ . What is the direction of the magnetic field at time t = 0 and position x = 0 ?
A. -x
B. +x
C. -y
D. +y

Answer & Explanation

Collin Johns

Collin Johns

Beginner2022-12-29Added 10 answers

E × B | | V
where V is a representation of the direction of propagation.
Given that wave is propagating along + x-axis and E along z-axis.
Therefore E × B = + i ^
k ^ × B = + i ^ B is along j ^

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