Photon of frequency has a momentum associated with it. If c is the velocity of light, the momentum is
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
A photon's momentum is tied to its wavelength by , and since for light this becomes . In words, the photon energy divided by the speed of light gives the momentum carried by the photon.
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