In the electromagnetic wave, how are the electric and magnetic fields oriented?
In the electromagnetic wave, how are the electric and magnetic fields oriented?
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The electric field (E) and magnetic field (B) in an electromagnetic wave are always perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation. The EM waves are transverse in nature. When the EM waves are moving along the X-axis, then along the y-axis, the electric field may oscillate and the magnetic field along the z-axis.
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