Choose the correct statements from the following:
(A) Electromagnetic waves do not follow the principle of superposition.
(B)The variations in the electric field and in the magnetic field of electromagnetic waves, if any, never happen simultaneously.
(C) Electromagnetic waves are produced by accelerated charges.
(D) The energy of electromagnetic waves is divided equally into electric and magnetic field vectors.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (C) and (D) only
Analyze each statement:
(A) Incorrect — Electromagnetic waves obey the principle of superposition ❌
(B) Incorrect — The electric and magnetic fields in EM waves vary simultaneously ❌
(C) Correct — EM waves are produced by accelerated charges ✅
(D) Correct — The energy is equally divided between electric and magnetic fields ✅
Correct statements: (C), (D)