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Which of the follwing statements about photon is incorrect ?

A

Photons exert no pressure.

B

Momentum of photon is `(hv)/(c )` .

C

Rest mass of photon is zero.

D

Energy of photon is hv.

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To determine which statement about photons is incorrect, we can analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Photons**: Photons are elementary particles that are the quantum of electromagnetic radiation, including light. They have specific properties that can be analyzed. 2. **Analyzing the Statements**: - **Statement 1**: "Photon exerts no pressure." - This statement is incorrect. Photons do exert pressure when they strike a surface, due to their momentum. The pressure exerted by light is a well-known phenomenon and is observed in applications like solar sails. - **Statement 2**: "The momentum of Photon is h nu." - This statement is incorrect. The correct expression for the momentum (P) of a photon is given by \( P = \frac{h \nu}{c} \), where \( c \) is the speed of light. Hence, this statement is not correct. - **Statement 3**: "The rest mass of Photon is zero." - This statement is correct. Photons are massless particles, and their rest mass is indeed zero. - **Statement 4**: "The energy of Photon is h nu." - This statement is correct. The energy (E) of a photon is given by the equation \( E = h \nu \), where \( h \) is Planck's constant and \( \nu \) is the frequency of the photon. 3. **Conclusion**: - The incorrect statement about photons is **Statement 1**: "Photon exerts no pressure." ### Summary: - The first statement is incorrect because photons do exert pressure. - The second statement is also incorrect as the momentum of a photon is given by \( \frac{h \nu}{c} \). - The third and fourth statements are correct regarding the rest mass and energy of photons.

To determine which statement about photons is incorrect, we can analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Photons**: Photons are elementary particles that are the quantum of electromagnetic radiation, including light. They have specific properties that can be analyzed. 2. **Analyzing the Statements**: - **Statement 1**: "Photon exerts no pressure." ...
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