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The oscillating electric and magnetic field vectors of an electromagnetic waves are oriented along :

A

mutually perpendicular directions and are in phase

B

mutually perpendicular directions and differ in phase by `90^(@)`

C

the same directions but differ in phase by `90^(@)`

D

the same direction and are in phase.

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