If E and B be the electric and magnetic field vectors of electromagnetic waves, the direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves will be along :

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The correct option is C E $\times$ B
Poynting vector which is in the direction of travel of electromagnetic wave is along the vector $E \times B$ .

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If E and B be the electric and magnetic field vectors of electromagnetic waves, the direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves will be along :

The correct option is C E× BPoynting vector which is in the direction of travel of electromagnetic wave is along the vector E×B.

The correct option is C E $\times$ B
Poynting vector which is in the direction of travel of electromagnetic wave is along the vector $E \times B$ .