Which of the following is $NOT$ true for electromagnetic waves?

  • A
    They consist of changing electric and magnetic fields.
  • B
    They travel at different speeds in vacuum, depending on their frequency.
  • C
    They transport energy.
  • D
    They transport momentum.

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