When electromagnetic waves propagate through vacuum, how do their oscillating electric and magnetic fields relate according to Maxwell's equations?
A.
They are parallel to each other and perpendicular to wave propagation.
B.
They are perpendicular to each other and the direction of wave propagation.
C.
The electric field is longitudinal while the magnetic field is transverse.
D.
They oscillate in phase but in alternating perpendicular planes along wave propagation.
Exam No：AP Physics C(EM) Unit 5 Questions Set Year：2024 Question No：APPhysicsCEM2024AP0113
Answer:
B
Knowledge points:
5.3 Electromagnetism: Maxwell’s Equations
Solution:
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