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

  • 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 the above

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