The electric field component of an electromagnetic wave in vacuum is given as $\vec E = 3\cos(1.8y + 5.4 \times 10^8 t)\hat i$. Its direction of propagation and wavelength are:

  • A
    $+\hat j, 3.5 \, m$
  • B
    $-\hat j, 3.5 \, m$
  • C
    $+\hat j, 1.8 \, m$
  • D
    $-\hat j, 1.8 \, m$

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