Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

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

Options:

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

The energy in electromagnetic wave is 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

These waves do not require any material medium for propagation

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The time varying electric and magnetic fields are mutually perpendicular to each other and also perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.