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Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?

A

Both electric and magnetic field vectors attains the maxima and minima at the same place and same time.

B

The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors

C

Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave

D

These waves do not require any material medium for propagation.

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Electromagnetic waves are the combination of mutually perpendicular electric and magnetic fields.
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