Which of the following statements is true for electromagnet…

Physics Electromagnetic Wave Electromagnetic Waves MCQ (Single Correct)

Which of the following statements is true for electromagnetic waves?

em waves do not require any material medium for propagation.

Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the different place and different time

The energy in electromagnetic wave is not divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors.

Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

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Electromagnetic (EM) waves are self-propagating — they do not require any material medium (they can travel in vacuum).

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