The electric field for a plane electromagnetic wave travelling in the $+y$ direction is shown. Consider a point where $\vec E$ is in the $+z$ direction. The $\vec B$ field is

  • A
    In the $+x$ direction
  • B
    In the $-x$ direction
  • C
    In the $+y$ direction
  • D
    None of these

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