Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Page 1009: 105a

Answer

The wave travels in the negative direction of the y axis.

Work Step by Step

We can write a general equation for the magnetic component: $B = B_m~sin(ky+\omega~t)$ The term $ky$ shows that the wave travels along the y axis. The term $+\omega t$ shows that the wave travels in the negative direction The wave travels in the negative direction of the y axis.
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