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During the propagation of electromagnetic wave in vacuum, the electric field `vecE` and the magnetic field `vecB` at each point -

(A) Are mutually perpendicular.
(B) Are in same phase.
(C) Carry equal amount of energy by dividing average energy of the wave between them.
(D) The ratio of amplitude of these fields is equal to the speed of light.

A

are mutually perpendicular

B

are in same phase

C

carry equal amount of energy by dividing average energy of the wave between them

D

the ratio of amplitude of these fields is equal to the speed of light

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