Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency?
A) x-rays
B) visible light
C) radio
D) gamma-rays
E) infrared radiation

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Gamma-rays have the highest frequency among the given options. They have the shortest wavelength and the highest energy in the electromagnetic spectrum. X-rays have higher frequency than visible light, radio, and infrared radiation, but not as high as gamma-rays. Gamma-rays have the highest frequency among the given options. They have wavelengths shorter than X-rays and thus higher frequencies.

Which of the Following Types of Electromagnetic Radiation Has the Highest