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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

Statement-1 is true, statement-2, is true, statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement -1

B

statement -1 is true, statement -2 is true, statement -2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement -1

C

statement-1 is true , statement-2 is false

D

statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true

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