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In an electromagnetic wave:

Correct answer: D. Power is transmitted in a direction perpendicular to both the fields

  • A. Power is transmitted along the magnetic field
  • B. Power is transmitted along the electric field
  • C. Power is equally transferred along the electric and magnetic fields
  • D. Power is transmitted in a direction perpendicular to both the fields

Explanation

Since the propagation of the wave is in direction perpendicular both electric and magnetic field therefore the transmission of power is also in the direction of perpendicular to both magnetic and electric field.

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