In a single component of an electromagnetic plane wave, what is the relative orientation of the vector directions of the electric field, the magnetic field, and the propagationg direction? O a. The electric and magnetic fields are parallel to each other and are both parallel to the propagation direction. O b. The electric field direction, magnetic field direction, and propagation direction can be oriented independent of one another and in any direction. c. The electric and magnetic fields are parallel to each other and are both perpendicular to the propagation direction. d. The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and are both perpendicular to the propagation direction. e. The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and are both parallel to the propagation direction.

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In a single component of an electromagnetic plane wave, what is the relative orientation of the vector directions of the electric field, the
magnetic field, and the propagationg direction?
a. The electric and magnetic fields are parallel to each other and are both parallel to the propagation direction.
b. The electric field direction, magnetic field direction, and propagation direction can be oriented independent of one another and in any
direction.
c. The electric and magnetic fields are parallel to each other and are both perpendicular to the propagation direction.
d. The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and are both perpendicular to the propagation direction.
e. The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and are both parallel to the propagation direction.
Transcribed Image Text:In a single component of an electromagnetic plane wave, what is the relative orientation of the vector directions of the electric field, the magnetic field, and the propagationg direction? a. The electric and magnetic fields are parallel to each other and are both parallel to the propagation direction. b. The electric field direction, magnetic field direction, and propagation direction can be oriented independent of one another and in any direction. c. The electric and magnetic fields are parallel to each other and are both perpendicular to the propagation direction. d. The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and are both perpendicular to the propagation direction. e. The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and are both parallel to the propagation direction.
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