Physics · Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma rays), applications of electromagnetic waves

The electromagnetic waves travel in free space with the velocity of

The electromagnetic waves travel in free space with the velocity of

  • A. Sound
  • B. Light
  • C. Greater than that of light
  • D. Greater than that of sound

Step-by-step solution

Electromagnetic waves, including light, travel at the speed of light in free space, which is approximately 3 × 10^8 m/s. Sound travels much slower, and nothing travels faster than light in vacuum.
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