Chapter 31: Q. 7 (page 900)
In what directions are the electromagnetic waves traveling in FIGURE

Short Answer
(a) Electromagnetic wave points travelling out of the page
(b) Electromagnetic wave points travelling upwards
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Chapter 31: Q. 7 (page 900)
In what directions are the electromagnetic waves traveling in FIGURE

(a) Electromagnetic wave points travelling out of the page
(b) Electromagnetic wave points travelling upwards
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