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The speed of electromagnetic wave in vacuum depends upon the source of radiation. It

A

Increases as we move from `gamma`-rays to radio waves

B

Decreases as we move from `gamma`-rays to radio waves

C

Is same for all of them

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
`c= 3 xx 10^(8) m//s`
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