Which of the following statements is false regarding the properties of electromagnetic waves?
- ABoth electric and magnetic field vectors attain their maxima and minima at the same place and at the same time.
- BThe energy in an electromagnetic wave is divided equally between the electric and magnetic field vectors.
- CBoth electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.
- DThese waves do not require any material medium for propagation.
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