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The Speed of EM Waves

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How fast do electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum?

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Explanation:
Light and all electromagnetic radiation moves in vacuum at a speed of around $3.0 \times 10^{8} m s^{- 1}$ .
The accelerated motion of electrically charged particles results in electromagnetic waves.

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