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Medium
Question
Linear momentum of a photon is_______________?
A
zero
B
hv/c2
C
hv/c
✓ Official correct answer
D
c2/hv
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A
zero
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B
hv/c2
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C
hv/c
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D
c2/hv
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Explanation
The linear momentum of a photon is given by p = hv/c — photons carry momentum, it is not zero.
So the correct answer is hv/c.
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