Which one among the following radiations carries maximum energy?

The energy of electromagnetic radiation is directly proportional to its frequency and inversely proportional to its wavelength, as defined by Planck's relation (E = hf). According to the electromagnetic spectrum, gamma rays possess the highest frequency and the shortest wavelength among all types of radiation [t1][t5]. While radio waves have the lowest energy, the energy levels increase through infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, and X-rays, culminating in gamma rays as the most energetic [t1][t2]. Specifically, infrared rays are low-energy long-wave radiations often associated with heat [c1][c4]. Ultraviolet radiation has higher energy than visible light but less than X-rays [t2][t3]. Gamma rays, being at the extreme high-frequency end of the spectrum (typically >10^19 Hz), carry the maximum photon energy, often exceeding 100 keV, making them highly penetrating and ionizing [t1][t5].

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