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The energy of a photon is `E = hv` and the momentum of photon `p = (h)/(lambda)` , then the velocity of photon will be

A

`E//p`

B

`Ep`

C

`((E )/(P))^(2)`

D

`3 xx 10^(8) m//s`

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To find the velocity of a photon using the given relationships for energy and momentum, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Given Relationships**: - The energy of a photon is given by the equation: \[ E = h \nu \] where \( E \) is the energy, \( h \) is Planck's constant, and \( \nu \) (nu) is the frequency of the photon. - The momentum of a photon is given by the equation: \[ p = \frac{h}{\lambda} \] where \( p \) is the momentum and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength of the photon. 2. **Relate Velocity to Frequency and Wavelength**: - The velocity \( v \) of a photon can be expressed as: \[ v = \nu \lambda \] - Here, \( v \) is the velocity, \( \nu \) is the frequency, and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength. 3. **Express Frequency in Terms of Energy**: - From the energy equation, we can express frequency as: \[ \nu = \frac{E}{h} \] 4. **Express Wavelength in Terms of Momentum**: - From the momentum equation, we can express wavelength as: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{p} \] 5. **Substitute Frequency and Wavelength into the Velocity Equation**: - Now, substitute the expressions for frequency and wavelength into the velocity equation: \[ v = \nu \lambda = \left(\frac{E}{h}\right) \left(\frac{h}{p}\right) \] 6. **Simplify the Equation**: - The \( h \) in the numerator and denominator cancels out: \[ v = \frac{E}{p} \] 7. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the velocity of the photon is given by: \[ v = \frac{E}{p} \] ### Final Answer: The velocity of the photon is \( v = \frac{E}{p} \). ---

To find the velocity of a photon using the given relationships for energy and momentum, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Given Relationships**: - The energy of a photon is given by the equation: \[ E = h \nu ...
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