1) If the magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave is in the page plane horizontal to the right and the electric field of the wave is in the page plane upward, in what direction is the wave traveling?

1) If the magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave is in the page plane horizontal to the right and the electric field of the wave is in the page plane upward, in what direction is the wave traveling?

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