For an electromagnetic wave the direction of the vector gives:
A)the direction of the electric field
B)the direction of the magnetic field
C)the direction of wave propagation
D)the direction of the electromagnetic force on a proton
E)the direction of the emf induced by the wave

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The direction of the vector in an electromagnetic wave refers to the direction of wave propagation, which is perpendicular to both the electric and magnetic fields.

For an Electromagnetic Wave the Direction of the Vector Gives