In an electromagnetic wave traveling in vacuum, the ratio $E/B$ equals:

1. A 1
2. B c (speed of light) Correct answer
3. C c²
4. D 1/c

Solution

For a plane EM wave in vacuum, $E = cB$.

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

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