The ratio of the amplitude of magnetic field to the amplitude of electric field for an…
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Electromagnetic Waves
The ratio of the amplitude of magnetic field to the amplitude of electric field for an electromagnetic wave propagating in a vacuum is equal to
- the speed of light in vacuum
- reciprocal of speed of light in vacuum
- the ratio of magnetic permeability to the electric susceptibility of vacuum
- unity
Answer
(B) reciprocal of speed of light in vacuum
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