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The radiant heat emitted by any body travels at the speed

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less than the speed of light

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more than the speed of light

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equals to the speed of light

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unpredictable

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Solution

The correct option is C $equals to the speed of light$
Since, in the process of radiation heat travels in the form of electromagnetic waves.
Hence, radiant heat travels at the speed of electromagnetic raditation i.e. speed of light.

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