The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave of wave number $k$ and angular frequency $\omega$ is given by $\vec{E} = E_0(\hat{i} + \hat{j}) \sin(kz - \omega t)$. Which of the following gives the direction of the associated magnetic field $\vec{B}$?

  • A
    $\hat{k}$
  • B
    $-\hat{i} + \hat{j}$
  • C
    $-\hat{i} - \hat{j}$
  • D
    $\hat{i} - \hat{k}$

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