Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

The electric field vector $\vec E$ and magnetic field vector $\vec B$ in electromagnetic waves are:

Options:

parallel to each other

inclined at an angle of 45°

perpendicular to each other

opposite to each other

Correct Answer:

perpendicular to each other

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → perpendicular to each other

The electric field and magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave are mutually perpendicular to each other and their direction of propagation is perpendicular to both magnetic and electric fields.