The ratio of the magnitudes of the electric field and $10^8$ times the magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave is

  • A
    $1: 3$
  • B
    $3: 1$
  • C
    $1: 1$
  • D
    $1: \sqrt{3}$

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