The electric field $(E)$ and magnetic field $(B)$ of an electromagnetic wave passing through vacuum are given by
$E = E_0 \sin (kx - \omega t)$
$B = B_0 \sin (kx - \omega t)$
Then the correct statement among the following is

  • A
    $E_0 k = B_0 \omega$
  • B
    $E_0 \omega = B_0 k$
  • C
    $E_0 B_0 = \omega k$
  • D
    $E_0 B_0 = \frac{\omega}{k}$

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