Which of the following statements are true regarding electromagnetic waves traveling through a vacuum? More than one statement may be correct

1.All waves have the same wavelength.
2.All waves have the same frequency.
3.All waves travel at 3.00 × 108 m/s.
4.The electric and magnetic fields associated with the waves are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation.
5.The speed of the waves depends on their frequency.


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