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Which one of the following is the property of a monochromatic, plane electromagnetic waves in free space?
 

Option: 1

Electric and magnetic fields have a phase difference of \pi / 2
 


Option: 2

The energy contribution of both electric and magnetic fields are equal
 


Option: 3

The direction of propagation is in the direction of $\mathrm{B} \times \mathrm{E}$ speed and energy density
 


Option: 4

The speed of the wave is \mathrm{B} / \mathrm{E}
 


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The energy in EM waves is divided equally between the electric and magnetic fields.

Hence option 2 is correct.

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Gautam harsolia

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