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Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves? 

(a) Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time. 

(b) The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors. 

(c) Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave. 

(d) These waves do not require any material medium any propagation

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Correct option  (c) Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave. 

Explanation:

In an electromagnetic wave both electric and magnetic vectors are perpendicular to each other as well as pelpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

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