If $\overrightarrow E$ and $\overrightarrow B$ are the electric and magnetic field vectors of electromagnetic waves,then the direction of propagation of the electromagnetic wave is along the direction of:

  • A
    $\overrightarrow E$
  • B
    $\overrightarrow B$
  • C
    $\overrightarrow E \times \overrightarrow B$
  • D
    None of these

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