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Paper 4 structured question: Electromagnetic spectrum

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Understanding the behavior of electromagnetic waves is crucial in physics.

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Electromagnetic Wave Speed

The speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is approximately 3.0 x 10^8 m/s, which is nearly the same in air.

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    State how the speed of electromagnetic waves in air compares to that in a vacuum.

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Paper 4 structured question: Electromagnetic spectrum

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Speed of Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic waves travel at approximately 3.0 x 10^8 m/s in a vacuum and nearly the same in air.

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    State the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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