Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Electromagnetic Waves - Questions - Page 1000: 1a

Answer

In the positive $z$ direction.

Work Step by Step

The wave's displacement is based on the $z$ direction. Since the sign before the angular frequency $\omega$ is negative, the wave must be moving in the positive direction. Therefore, the wave is traveling in the positive $z$ direction.
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