Which of the following statements is false regarding the properties of electromagnetic waves?

  • A
    These waves do not require any material medium for propagation.
  • B
    Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time.
  • C
    The energy in an electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic field vectors.
  • D
    Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.

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