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The oscillating electric and magnetic vectors of an electromagnetic wave are oriented along

A

the same direction and in phase

B

the same direction but have a phase difference of `90^(@)`

C

mutually perpendicular direction and are in phase

D

mutually perpendicular direction but has a phase difference of `90^(@)`

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