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Assertion : Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature
Reason : The electric and magnetic fields in electromagnetic waves are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
A
Transverse waves are those waves in which the particles of the medium oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
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  • The electric and magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave are

    A
    In opposite phase and perpendicular to each other
    B
    In opposite phase and parallel to each other
    C
    In phase and parallel to each other
    D
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    A
    in opposite phase and perpendicular to each other
    B
    in opposite phase and parallel to each other
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    in phase and perpendicular to each other
    D
    in phase and parallel to each other.

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    in phase and parallel to each other
    B
    in opposite phase and perpenducular to each other
    C
    in opposite phase and parallel to each other
    D
    in phase and perpenducular to each other

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