University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 32 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Exercises - Page 1073: 32.2

Answer

a. The wave is propagating in the +z direction. b. The wave is propagating in the +z direction. c. The wave is propagating in the -y direction. d. The wave is propagating in the -x direction.

Work Step by Step

In each case, the direction of propagation is given by the direction of $\vec{E} \times \vec{B}$. As expected, the direction is perpendicular to the plane containing the vectors $\vec{E}$ and $\vec{B}$.
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