Which statement about the electric field, magnetic field, energy distribution and medium requirements of electromagnetic waves is false?
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Which statement about the electric field, magnetic field, energy distribution and medium requirements of electromagnetic waves is false?

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: EM waves are transverse: both E⃗ and B⃗ are perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Step 2: They also oscillate in phase at any point and their time-averaged electric and magnetic energies are equal. Step 3: E⃗ and B⃗ are perpendicular to EACH OTHER, not parallel; statement C is false, hence choose C. Final answer: (C) E⃗ and B⃗ are parallel to one another and perpendicular to propagation..