In a plane electromagnetic wave,which of the following has/have a zero average value in one complete cycle?
$(a)$ Magnetic field
$(b)$ Magnetic energy
$(c)$ Electric field
$(d)$ Electric energy

  • A
    $(a), (c)$
  • B
    $(b), (c)$
  • C
    $(a), (d)$
  • D
    All of these

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