Newton's laws can be applied to mechanical waves propagating in elastic media. Can they be applied to electromagnetic waves also?

  • A
    Yes,they are directly applicable.
  • B
    No,they are not applicable.
  • C
    Yes,but only in a vacuum.
  • D
    Yes,but only in a medium.

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