Consider the following statements regarding the fundamental properties of electromagnetic waves: 1. Electromagnetic waves carry both energy and momentum, and therefore exert radiation pressure on any surface they strike. 2. In a vacuum, the ratio of the amplitude of the electric field to the amplitude of the magnetic field is equal to the speed of light. 3. Unlike mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves do not require any material medium for their propagation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

• A: 1 and 3 only
• B: 1, 2 and 3
• C: 2 and 3 only
• D: 1 and 2 only

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