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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

The oscillating electric and magnetic field vectors of electromagnetic wave are oriented along

Options:

The same direction and in phase

The same direction but have a phase difference of 90°

Mutually perpendicular directions and are in phase

Mutually perpendicular directions but has a phase difference of 90°

Correct Answer:

Mutually perpendicular directions and are in phase

Explanation:

The direction of oscillations of E and B fields are perpendicular to each other as well as to the direction of propagation. So electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature.