Gamma Ray Speed: How Fast Do They Travel?

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Gamma rays travel at the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second. As a form of electromagnetic radiation, they share this speed with other types of light. There is no variation in their speed compared to light; they are essentially the same in this regard. Understanding this speed is crucial in fields such as astrophysics and radiation therapy. Gamma rays are significant in various scientific applications due to their high energy and speed.
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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 are a form of light (more correctly, EM radiation) and therefore travel at the speed of light.
 

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