Dual Nature Of Light Question 328

Question: If the energy of the photon is increased by a factor of 4, then its momentum [UPSEAT 2004]

Options:

A) Does not change

B) Decreases by a factor of 4

C) Increases by a factor of 4

D) Decreases by a factor of 2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ P=\frac{h}{\lambda },\ E=\frac{hc}{\lambda } $ Þ $ E=Pc. $