Wave Characteristics: 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
Answer: A
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