For the plane electromagnetic wave given by $E=E_0 \sin (\omega t-kx)$ and $B=B_0 \sin (\omega t-kx)$,the ratio of average electric energy density to average magnetic energy density is

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $4$

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