In a plane $EM$ wave,the electric field oscillates sinusoidally at a frequency of $30 \text{ MHz}$ and amplitude $150 \text{ V/m}$. Identify the correct expression for $\vec{B}$ assuming the wave is propagating along the $x$-axis and the electric field is oscillating along the $y$-axis.

  • A
    $5 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[\frac{x}{3}-6 \times 10^{+7} t\right] \hat{z} \text{ T}$
  • B
    $5 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[\pi \left(\frac{x}{5}-6 \times 10^{+7} t\right)\right] \hat{z} \text{ T}$
  • C
    $5 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[\pi \left(\frac{x}{10}-3 \times 10^{+7} t\right)\right] \hat{z} \text{ T}$
  • D
    $5 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[\pi \left(\frac{2x}{5}-6 \times 10^{+8} t\right)\right] \hat{z} \text{ T}$

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