Assertion : energy (E) and momentum (p) of a photon are related by p = E/c . Reason : photon behaves

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11.Dual Nature of Radiation and matter

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Assertion : The energy $(E)$ and momentum $(p)$ of a photon are related by $p = E/c$.
Reason : The photon behaves like a particle.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

D

If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

(AIIMS-2005)

Solution

Photon when behaves as a particle carries momentum equal to $\frac{E}{c}$

Standard 12

Physics

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