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Electromagnetic waves in free space travel at the same speed as which of the following?

Correct answer A. γ-rays

Explanation

Gamma rays are themselves electromagnetic radiation, so they move at 3 × 10⁸ m/s in a vacuum, unlike positive rays and cathode rays, which are streams of charged particles.

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