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What is the speed at which electromagnetic waves travel, according to Maxwell's theory?
Speed of Light
Speed of Sound
Half the Speed of Light
Twice the Speed of Light
Answer
According to Maxwell's theory, electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light. This groundbreaking discovery connected light with electricity and magnetism, and it paved the way for the development of radio waves and other technologies.
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