Question 215: EM waves

Question

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

Accepted Answer

In an electromagnetic wave it is observed that electric and magnetic vectors are perpendicular to each other and are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

Answer

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

Answer

The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors.

Answer

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

Answer

These waves do not require any material medium for propagation.

EM waves

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

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