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 field vectors

  • C

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

  • D

    These wave do not require any material medium for propagation

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