The ratio of the amplitude of the magnetic field to the amplitude of the electric field for an electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum is equal to:

  • A
    The ratio of magnetic permeability to the electric susceptibility of vacuum
  • B
    Unity
  • C
    The speed of light in vacuum
  • D
    Reciprocal of the speed of light in vacuum

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