Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?
Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time
The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors
Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each and perpendicular to the direction to propagation of wave
These waves do not require any material medium for propagation
Electromagnetic Wave -
Combination of mutually perpendicular electric and magnetic field is referred to as Electromagnetic Wave.
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EM wave have both electric and magnetic field mutually perpendicular and both perpendicular to direction of propagation.
energy is equally divide between electric and magnetic field.
Both electric and magnetic field are in phase
They do not require any medium to propagate (e.g. vacuum)
Option 1)
Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time
This solution is incorrect
Option 2)
The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors
This solution is incorrect
Option 3)
Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each and perpendicular to the direction to propagation of wave
This solution is correct
Option 4)
These waves do not require any material medium for propagation
This solution is incorrect
Option 3) Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each and perpendicular to the direction to propagation of wave