In an electromagnetic wave,the electric and magnetic fields are oriented such that they are
A) parallel to one another and perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
B) parallel to one another and parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
C) perpendicular to one another and perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
D) perpendicular to one another and parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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In an electromagnetic wave, the electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This is known as transverse wave polarization. This is demonstrated by the classic "ripple tank" experiment where waves on the surface of water are used to illustrate transverse waves.

In an Electromagnetic Wave,the Electric and Magnetic Fields Are Oriented