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Which statement about electromagnetic waves travelling in a vacuum is correct?

Correct answer B. All travel at the same speed of about 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s

Explanation

All electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum at c ≈ 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s regardless of frequency. They differ only in frequency and wavelength.

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