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Which of the following statements is true about a photon?
Options
A A photon has zero mass and zero momentum.
B photon has finite mass and a finite value of momentum.
C photon has zero mass but finite value of momentum
Correct Answer
D A photon has finite mass but zero momentum.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A photon has zero rest mass but carries energy and momentum. Its momentum is given by p = E/c = h/λ.

Hint

Photon momentum is p = h/λ.

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Course: PHY 104
Topic: PHY 104 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 816 of 947
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