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If a photon has velocity `c` and frequency `n` , then which of following represents its wavelength ?

A

`(hC)/(E)`

B

hv

C

`(hv)/(C^(2))`

D

`(E)/(hC)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`E=hv=(hc)/(lambda) :.lambda=(hc)/(E)`
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