Of the various types of electromagnetic radiation, the shortest wavelengths are the most penetrating through all forms of matter. Which of the following is it?
A) ultraviolet
B) gamma
C) infrared
D) visible light

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Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, which gives them the highest energy and the greatest penetrating power through matter.

Of the Various Types of Electromagnetic Radiation, the Shortest Wavelengths