Question

An electric charge on the x axis oscillates sinusoidally about the origin. A distant observer is located at a point on the +z axis.

a) In what direction wil the electromagnetic wave propagate at the observer's location?

b)In what plane will the electric field oscillate at the observer's location?

c)In what plane will the magnetic field oscillate at the observer's location?

d)Write a clear set of steps to answer a,b,c if the axes were diffrent.

Please use a diagram and provide clear justification for your answers.

Answer 1