Wave Characteristics: An electromagnetic wave is propagating towards the west in free space. At a certain moment the direction of the magnetic field vector associated with this wave points vertically upward. What is the direction of the electric field vector?

A. horizontal and pointing south
B. vertical and pointing down
C. horizontal and pointing north
D. vertical and pointing upward
E. horizontal and pointing east


Answer: A

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