Q105 / 150 · MHT CET 2012 · Physics

The electromagnetic waves travel in free space with the velocity of

A
sound
Correct answer
B
light
C
greater than that of light
D
greater than that of sound

Solution

Electromagnetic waves travel in free space or vacuum with the velocity of light $\left(3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\right)$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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