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In an electromagnetic wave, the ele...

In an electromagnetic wave, the electric field is …….

A

in the direction of electromagnetic wave

B

parallel to the direction of electromagnetic wave

C

perpendicular to the direction of electromagnetic wave

D

zero

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C
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