Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

Photon of frequency n has a momentum associated with it. If c is the velocity of light, then what is the momentum ?

Options:

\(\frac{\nu}{c}\)

\(\frac{h\nu}{c^2}\)

hvc

\(\frac{h\nu}{c}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{h\nu}{c}\)

Explanation:

momentum = \(\frac{energy}{c}\) = \(\frac{h\nu}{c}\)