EASA NAV(A)basic
86. The approximate propagation speed of electromagnetic waves is…
Answer
300,000 km/s
Explanation
Electromagnetic waves travel at approximately the speed of light, about **300,000 km/s** in free space. **Key takeaway:** Radio navigation signals propagate at approximately light speed. **Glossary:** Electromagnetic wave: energy transmitted through electric and magnetic fields.
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