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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest energy?

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The question is asking which type of electromagnetic wave possesses the highest energy. This requires knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum and the relationship between wavelength and energy, where shorter wavelengths correspond to higher energies.

Answer

Gamma rays

The final answer is gamma rays

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is gamma rays

More Information

Gamma rays are produced in high-energy environments such as nuclear reactions, exploding stars, and the vicinity of black holes.

Tips

A common mistake is to confuse gamma rays with X-rays; while both have high energy, gamma rays have even higher energy than X-rays.

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