AIIMS2009Physics-Modern Physics

AIIMS 2009 Physics Photon Properties Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion : A photon has no rest mass, yet it carries definite momentum. Reason : Momentum of photon is due to its energy and hence its equivalent mass.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Equivalent mass of photon (m) is given from equation E = mc².

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