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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

Which of the following is not true about electromagnetic waves?

Options:

The energy in an 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 the wave.

These waves do not require any material medium for propagation

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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