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State any four properties of electromagnetic waves.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Electromagnetic Waves Do Not Require a Medium:** Electromagnetic waves can propagate through a vacuum as well as through various media. This means they do not need a physical medium (like air or water) to travel, unlike sound waves which require a medium. 2. **Transverse Nature of Electromagnetic Waves:** Electromagnetic waves are classified as transverse waves. This means that the oscillations of the electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. ...
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  • The electromagnetic waves

    A
    travel with the speed of sound
    B
    travel with the same speed in all media
    C
    travel in free space with the speed of light
    D
    do not travel through a medium
  • Electromagnetic waves are

    A
    transverse
    B
    longitudinal
    C
    longitudinal or transverse
    D
    none of these
  • Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?

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