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Let p and E denote the linear momentum and energy of a photon. If the wavelength is decreased,

A

both `p` and `E` increase

B

`p` increases and `E` decreases

C

`p` decreases and `E` increases

D

both `p` and `E` decrease

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A
`E=(hc)/lambda` and `P=h/lambda`
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