Q149
General SciencePhysics
The radiation carrying maximum energy-
- a.UV rays
- b.Gamma rays
- c.X-rays
- d.IR rays
Answer: (B) Gamma rays
Gamma rays carry the highest energy among electromagnetic radiations, with the shortest wavelengths (less than 0.01 nm). Since energy is inversely proportional to wavelength ($E = hf = hc/\lambda$), shorter wavelength means higher energy. Gamma rays are produced by nuclear decay and can penetrate most materials.