Gamma Rays vs. X-Rays: Speed, Wavelength & Energy Explained

The speed of both gamma rays and x-rays is the same, which is the speed of light (approximately 299,792,458 meters per second or 186,282 miles per second). However, they differ in terms of their wavelengths and frequencies. Gamma rays have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than x-rays, making them more penetrating and energetic.