Question

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

• A. These waves do not require any material medium for propagation
• B. Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time
• C. The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equallybetweenelectricandmagneticvectors
• D. Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave