If c is the velocity of light in free space, the correct statements about photon among the following are: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A and B only
- A, B, C and D only
- A, C and D only
- A, B, D and E only
Answer
(2) A, B, C and D only
Solution
A: Energy of a photon E = h . Correct.
B: A photon always travels with the speed of light c in free space. Correct.
C: Momentum p = Ec = h c. Correct.
D: In a photon–electron collision (Compton effect) total energy and total momentum are conserved. Correct.
E: A photon is electrically neutral. Incorrect.
A, B, C and D only.
Answer: (2)