Traveling Wave Representation

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$$\vec{E} = \vec{E_0} \cos(\vec{k} \cdot \vec{r} - \omega t)$$
$$\vec{B} = \vec{B_0} \cos(\vec{k} \cdot \vec{r} - \omega t)$$
Sinusoidal oscillation of fields, where $$\vec{k}$$ is wave vector, $$\vec{r}$$ is position, $$\omega$$ is angular frequency, and $$t$$ is time.
Question 1

The electric field associated with an electromagnetic wave travelling in vacuum is given by $$E_0\sin(3y+4z+\omega t)\hat{i}$$, where $$\omega$$ is the angular frequency. All quantities are in SI units. The correct statement(s) about this wave is(are):

[Given: speed of light in vacuum $$c=3\times 10^8\,\mathrm{ms^{-1}}$$.]

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