A plane wave having x-directed electric field propagating in free space along the z-direction is incident on an infinite electrically conducting (perfect conductor) sheet at z = 0 plane. Which one of the following is correct?
A. The sheet will absorb the wave
B. There will be x-directed surface electric current on the sheet
C. There will be y-directed surface electric current on the sheet
D. There will be magnetic current in the sheet
Answer: Option B
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