How fast do X rays travel in a vacuum?

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X-rays travel in a vacuum at the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s). This speed is consistent with other forms of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, and gamma rays. The propagation of X-rays as photons confirms their classification within the electromagnetic spectrum.

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