If $\vec E$ and $\vec B$ represent the electric and magnetic field vectors of an electromagnetic wave,then the direction of propagation of the electromagnetic wave is in the direction of

  • A
    $\vec E$
  • B
    $\vec B$
  • C
    $\vec E \times \vec B$
  • D
    $\vec B \times \vec E$

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