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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the properties of electromagnetic waves?
- A.They require a material medium for propagation
- B.They carry energy and momentum
- C.They are longitudinal waves
- D.The electric and magnetic fields are in opposite phase
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Correct answer: B — They carry energy and momentum
Solution
- Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves that do not require a material medium for propagation.
- The electric and magnetic field components of these waves oscillate in phase with each other.
- These waves transport both energy and momentum as they travel through space.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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