Which of the Following Statements About Maxwell's Theory of Electromagnetism

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism is false?

• A)The theory shows that light travels as transverse waves.
• B)The theory shows that the speed of light is c in vacuum.
• C)The theory shows that light travels as photons.
• D)The theory shows that light consists of electric and magnetic waves.
• E)The theory shows that light does not depend on a medium for it to travel.

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