Question
Physics Question on Electromagnetic waves
In an electromagnetic wave, the oscillating electric and magnetic field vectors are oriented in
A
mutually perpendicular directions with a phase difference of π/2
B
the same direction and in the same phase
C
mutually perpendicular directions with a phase difference of π
D
the same direction with a phase difference of π/2
E
mutually perpendicular directions and are in phase
Answer
mutually perpendicular directions with a phase difference of π
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) : mutually perpendicular directions with a phase difference of π