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If a photon of energy E has velocity c and frequency v, then which of following represents its wavelength

A

`(hc)/(E)`

B

`(hv)/(c)`

C

`(hv)/(c^(2))`

D

hv

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The correct Answer is:
A
`lamda=(c)/(v)`, but `v=(E)/(h)`, hence `lamda=(ch)/(E)`
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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 )`
    C
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    D
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  • If a photon has velocity c and frequency v , then which of the following represents its wavelength ?

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    B
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    C
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    D
    `hv`

  • A photon of frequency v has momentum

    A
    `hv//c`
    B
    `hv//v`
    C
    `h/(vc)`
    D
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