Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the types of electromagnetic radiation and specifically which one possesses the highest energy. This relates to the electromagnetic spectrum and the properties of different types of radiation such as gamma rays, X-rays, visible light, etc.
Answer
Gamma rays
Gamma rays have the highest energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Answer for screen readers
Gamma rays have the highest energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.
More Information
Gamma rays are produced by some of the most energetic phenomena in the universe, such as supernova explosions and the merging of neutron stars.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse gamma rays with x-rays, but gamma rays have higher energy and shorter wavelengths.
Sources
- Electromagnetic Spectrum - HubbleSite - hubblesite.org
- Electromagnetic (EM) Spectrum - UCAR Center for Science Education - scied.ucar.edu
- Electromagnetic Spectrum - Imagine the Universe! - NASA - imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov
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