Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves ?

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  • 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 vectors.

  • C

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

  • D

    These waves do not require any material medium for propagation

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