Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy?
A)radio
B)infrared
C)visible
D)ultraviolet
E)X-ray

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The energy of electromagnetic radiation increases as the frequency increases. X-rays have the highest frequency and shortest wavelength of the options listed, indicating that they have the highest energy. According to the electromagnetic spectrum, X-rays have the highest energy and shortest wavelength, while radio waves have the lowest energy and longest wavelength. Therefore, option E (X-ray) has the highest energy.

Which of the Following Types of Electromagnetic Radiation Has the Highest