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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

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B
Electromagnetic waves travel in free space or vacuum with the velocity of light ` (3 xx 10 ^( 8) m s ^( -1 ) ) `.
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