AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Physics Properties of Electromagnetic Waves MCQ Question
Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?
These waves do not require any material medium for propagation
Both electric and magnetic field vectors attains 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
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In electromagnetic waves, the electric and magnetic field vectors are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation.
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