Identify the correct statements from the following descriptions of various properties of electromagnetic waves.
$A$. In a plane electromagnetic wave,the electric field and magnetic field must be perpendicular to each other,and the direction of propagation of the wave should be along the electric field or magnetic field.
$B$. The energy in an electromagnetic wave is divided equally between the electric and magnetic fields.
$C$. Both the electric field and magnetic field are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.
$D$. The electric field,magnetic field,and direction of propagation of the wave must be mutually perpendicular to each other.
$E$. The ratio of the amplitude of the magnetic field $(B_0)$ to the amplitude of the electric field $(E_0)$ is equal to the reciprocal of the speed of light $(1/c)$.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    $D$ only
  • B
    $B$ and $D$ only
  • C
    $B, D$ and $E$ only
  • D
    $A, B$ and $E$ only

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