The average value of electric energy density in an electromagnetic wave is :

  • A

    $\frac{1}{2}\varepsilon_0E^2$ 

  • B

    $\frac{E^2}{2 \varepsilon_0}$

  • C

    $\varepsilon_0E^2$ 

  • D

    $\frac{1}{4}\varepsilon_0E^2$ 

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