20.9 Electromagnetic Waves
Propagation of an E&M wave

 

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Explanation:
This applet shows the relationships among the electric field, the magnetic field, and the wave vector when an electromagnetic wave propagates through space. The concepts are discussed in Section 20.9. You might want to note the similarities with Figure 20.23.
 
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Fu-Kwun Hwang