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Which one of the following is the property of a monochromatic, plane electromagnetic wave in free space?`(a)`Electric and magnetic fields have a phase difference of `(π/ 2)` `(b)`The energy contribution of both electric and magnetic fields are equal `(c)`The direction of propagation is in the direction of electric field E `(d)`The pressure exerted by the wave is the product of energy density and the speed of the wave

A

Electric and magnetic fields have a phase difference of `(pi)/(2)`

B

The energy contribution of both electric and magnetic fields are equal

C

The direction of propagation is in the direction of electric field E

D

The pressure exerted by the wave is the product of energy density and the speed of the wave

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B

The energy contribution of both electric and magnetic fields are equal property of a monochromatic, plane electromagnetic wave in free space.
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