Electromagnetic waves are:

1. A longitudinal
2. B transverse Correct answer
3. C both longitudinal and transverse
4. D neither

Solution

$\vec E$ and $\vec B$ are perpendicular to propagation direction.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Topic: Properties of EM Waves

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