The vector $\vec E$ and $\vec B$ of an electromagnetic wave in vacuum are

  • A

    along the same direction but of phase by $90^o$

  • B

    along the same direction and in phase

  • C

    perpendicular to each other and in phase

  • D

    perpendicular to each other and out of phase by $90^o$

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