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The oscillating electric and magnetic vectors of an electromagnetic wave are oriented along

A

The same direction but differ in phase by `90^(@)`

B

The same direction and are in phase

C

Mutually perpendicular directions and are in phase

D

Mutually perpendicular directions and differ in phase by `90^(@)`

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C

`vecE` and `vecB` are mutually perpendicular to each other and are in phase i.e. they become zero and minimum at the same place and at the same time.
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