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Does anyone know the speed that gamma rays travel, as a speed or in proportion to the speed of light.
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Gamma rays travel at the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum.
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, including gamma rays. This is considered a fundamental physical limitation.
Gamma rays have the highest frequency and shortest wavelength of all electromagnetic radiation, and therefore travel at the fastest speed compared to other types such as radio waves, microwaves, and visible light.
The speed of gamma rays is primarily determined by the medium through which they are traveling. They will travel slower in denser materials, such as air or water, compared to a vacuum. The energy level of the gamma rays can also play a role in their speed.
The speed of gamma rays is important to understand because it affects how they interact with matter and their ability to penetrate through different materials. This is crucial in fields such as medical imaging, where gamma rays are used to produce detailed images of the inside of the human body.