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Physics

Wave Properties in Electromagnetic Radiation

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All electromagnetic waves, from radio waves to gamma rays, travel at the same speed in a vacuum—approximately 300,000 kilometers per second.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why radio waves can travel through space while visible light cannot? It all comes down to the wave properties of electromagnetic radiation.