If low frequency electromagnetic waves pass through most solid objects and high frequency ones are absorbed, i.e. radio vs. light, then why is it that the highest energy, gamma, can pass through things? Why isn't it like the rest of the spectrum in this way?
by /u/bangsecks in /r/askscience
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