NEETPhysicsElectromagnetic WavesMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves ?
- ABoth electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time.
- BThe energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors.
- CBoth electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.
- DThese waves do not require any material medium for propagation.
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Correct answer: C
In an electromagnetic wave it is observed that electric and magnetic vectors are perpendicular to each other and are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.
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