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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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