If the direction of propagation of an electromagnetic wave is along the $z$-axis,then the directions of the electric field $(E)$ and magnetic field $(B)$ are:

  • A
    $E_x, B_y$
  • B
    $E_y, B_x$
  • C
    $E_z, B_x$
  • D
    $E_y, B_z$

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