Q190 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2012 · Physics

Electromagnetic waves travel only through

A
material medium
B
vacuum
C
oscillating electric and magnetic fields
Correct answer
D
oscillating electric and magnetic fields whose directions are perpendicular to each other

Solution

Electromagnetic waves travel through oscillating electric and magnetic fields whose directions are perpendicular to each other.

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

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