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Among the given types of electromagnetic radiation, which carries the maximum energy per photon?

  1. A
    UV rays
  2. B
    Gamma rays
  3. C
    X-rays
  4. D
    IR rays

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Energy of electromagnetic radiation is given by the Planck-Einstein relation , meaning energy is directly proportional to frequency and inversely proportional to wavelength. Gamma rays have the highest frequency and shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum, and thus carry the maximum energy.

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Among the given types of electromagnetic radiation, which carries the maximum energy per photon?
A
UV rays
B
Gamma rays
C
X-rays
D
IR rays

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