Which of the following sources produces the highest energy photons?
A)a doctor's X-ray source
B)the heat lamp in your bathroom
C)a microwave oven
D)gamma rays from a star
E)radio waves from your local station

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Gamma rays from a star produce the highest energy photons. They are the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation, with wavelengths shorter than X-rays. The other options listed produce lower energy photons in the form of X-rays, infrared radiation, microwaves, and radio waves.

Which of the Following Sources Produces the Highest Energy Photons