The time varying electric and magnetic fields are mutually perpendicular to each other and also perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.
Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?
NEET UG 2010 — Physics Electromagnetism
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Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?
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Held on 30 Apr 2010 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time
- B
The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors
- C
Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave
- D
These waves do not require any material medium for propagation
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