Question

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

• A. Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time.
• B. The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic field vectors.
• C. Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave
• D. These waves do not require any material medium for propagation.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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

Answer 2

: In an electromagnetic wave both electric and magnetic vectors are perpendicular to each other as well as perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.