The oscillating electric and magnetic field vectors of an electromagnetic wave are along

  • A
    the same direction and in same phase.
  • B
    the same direction but have a phase difference of $90^{\circ}$.
  • C
    mutually perpendicular directions and are in same phase.
  • D
    mutually perpendicular directions but have a phase difference of $90^{\circ}$.

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