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Consider the following two statements regarding a linearly polarized, plane electromagnetic wave:
The electric field and the magnetic field have equal average values.
The electric energy and the magnetic energy have equal average values.

A

Both A and B are true.

B

A is false but B is true.

C

B is false but A is true.

D

Both A and B are false.

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