Question

Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?

• 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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The time varying electric and magnetic fields are mutually perpendicular to each other and also perpendicular to the direction propagation of the wave.