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Photon of frequency `v` has a momentum associated with it. If `c` is the velocity of light, the momentum is:

A

hvC

B

v/C

C

`hv//C^(2)`

D

`hv//C`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`p=mC=(mC^(2))/(C)=E/C=(hv)/(C)`
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