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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy per photon?

A Radio waves
B Visible light
C Ultraviolet
D Gamma rays

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

E = hf. Gamma rays have the highest frequency (shortest wavelength) and therefore highest energy per photon.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy per photon?" is Option D: Gamma rays.

The other options — A) Radio waves, B) Visible light, C) Ultraviolet — are incorrect for this MCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: E = hf. Gamma rays have the highest frequency (shortest wavelength) and therefore highest energy per photon.

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