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  • Speed of Light: Understanding the Maximum Speed of Electromagnetic Waves
    The maximum speed of an electromagnetic wave is the speed of light in a vacuum, which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s).

    This value is often rounded to 3 x 10⁸ m/s for easier calculations.

    It's important to note that:

    * Electromagnetic waves travel slower in mediums other than a vacuum. This is because the wave interacts with the particles of the medium, slowing it down.

    * The speed of light in a vacuum is a fundamental constant in physics. It is denoted by the letter c.

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