Which of the following is incorrect about a plane electromagnetic wave?

  • A
    The electric field and magnetic field have equal average values
  • B
    The electric energy and the magnetic energy have equal average values
  • C
    The electric field and magnetic field both oscillate in same phase
  • D
    The electric field and magnetic field oscillate in opposite phase

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