Q103 / 150 · MHT CET 2012 · Physics

Electromagnetic theory suggests that the light consists of

A
magnetic vector only
B
electric vector only
Correct answer
C
electric and magnetic vectors perpendicular to each other
D
parallel electric and magnetic vector

Solution

Electro magnetic theory suggests that the light consists of electric and magnetic vectors perpendicular to each other.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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