At a certain instant in time, the electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space points in the -z direction, and the magnetic field points in the +y direction. In what direction is this wave traveling?

A) +x direction
B) -x direction
C) +y direction
D) -z direction
E) +z direction


A

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