An electromagnetic wave is transporting energy in the negative z-direction. At a certain point and certain tim…

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An electromagnetic wave is transporting energy in the negative $z$ -direction. At a certain point and certain time, the direction of the electric field of the wave is along the positive $y$ -direction. What will be the direction of the magnetic field at that point and instant?

A
Positive direction of $x$
B
Negative direction of $x$
C
Negative direction of $y$
D
Positive direction of $z$

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A. Positive direction of $$x$$

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B. Negative direction of $$x$$

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C. Negative direction of $$y$$

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D. Positive direction of $$z$$

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