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In an electromagnetic wave in vacuum, the ratio of the amplitudes of the electric field to the magnetic field (E₀/B₀) equals:

Answer: c.

  • A c
  • B 1/c
  • C
  • D 1

Correct answer: A. c

Explanation: For an EM wave in vacuum, E₀/B₀ = c.

Electromagnetic Wave: E ⊥ B ⊥ Direction of TravelpropagationE (electric field, vertical plane)B (magnetic field, horizontal plane, perpendicular to E)

In an electromagnetic wave, the oscillating electric field (E) and magnetic field (B) are perpendicular to each other and to the direction the wave travels - a purely transverse wave that needs no medium, unlike sound.

Concept context

Maxwell's equations, EM spectrum, properties, and applications of each band.

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