The nature of electromagnetic waves is

Question

The nature of electromagnetic waves is (A) transverse (B) logitudinal (C) Both [a] and [b] (D) None of these

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Electromagnetic waves propagates in the form of varying electric and magnetic fields, such that the two fields are perpendicular to each other and also to the direction of propagation of the wave. In other words, electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature.

Q. The nature of electromagnetic waves is

transverse

logitudinal

Both [a] and [b]

None of these

Electromagnetic waves propagates in the form of varying electric and magnetic fields, such that the two fields are perpendicular to each other and also to the direction of propagation of the wave. In other words, electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature.