Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Page 1001: 11b

Answer

Magnetic field oscillates parallel to the y-axis.

Work Step by Step

Electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and both are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. The wave is propagating in the positive direction of the x-axis and electric field is in the z-axis direction which implies that the magnetic field must be in the y-axis direction.
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