In an electromagnetic wave,if $\overrightarrow{E}$ is the electric field and $\overrightarrow{B}$ is the magnetic field,then the direction of propagation of the wave is given by:

  • A
    $\overrightarrow{E}$
  • B
    $\overrightarrow{B}$
  • C
    $\overrightarrow{E} \times \overrightarrow{B}$
  • D
    None of these

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