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The electric and magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave are:

A

In phase and parallel to each other and also parallel to the direction of propagation of wave

B

In phase, parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave

C

In phase and perpendicular to each other and also perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave

D

Out of phase, perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the direction of the propagation of life

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