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 the same for all of them.
  • D
    None of these.

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