Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Page 1007: 80b

Answer

The magnetic field is directed along the negative direction of the x axis.

Work Step by Step

It is given that the wave moves in the negative direction of a y axis. The direction of an electromagnetic wave is determined by the cross-product: $E \times B$ The electric field is directed along the positive direction of the z axis. By the right hand rule, the magnetic field must be directed along the negative direction of the x axis.
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