AIPMT PRELIMS2007Physics-Electromagnetic Waves

AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Physics Properties of EM Waves MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

The electric and magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave are

A

in opposite phase and perpendicular to each other

B

in opposite phase and parallel to each other

C

in phase and perpendicular to each other

D

in phase and parallel to each other

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In electromagnetic waves, the electric and magnetic fields are in phase and perpendicular to each other, propagating in the direction of the wave.

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