The vectors $\vec{E}$ and $\vec{B}$ of an electromagnetic wave in vacuum are

  • A
    along the same direction but out of phase by $90^o$
  • B
    along the same direction and in phase
  • C
    perpendicular to each other and in phase
  • D
    perpendicular to each other and out of phase by $90^o$

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