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The radiation carrying maximum energy-
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Correct answer: Gamma rays
Explanation: Gamma rays carry the maximum energy among all forms of electromagnetic radiation. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and highest frequency. ▪️ They are produced during radioactive decay of nuclei. ▪️ Used in cancer treatment (radiotherapy) and sterilisation of medical instruments. ▪️ Can penetrate metals and concrete, hence need shielding. ▪️ Discovered by Paul Villard in 1900. ▪️ Detected using Geiger-Müller counters. ▪️ Overexposure can cause radiation burns and cell mutation. ▪️ They form the high-energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum.