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Wave nature and particle nature of photon is linked by:

Correct answer: D. Momentum of photon

  • A. Rest mass of photon
  • B. Wavelength of photon
  • C. Light speed
  • D. Momentum of photon

Explanation

Particle nature and wave nature of electromagnetic waves and electrons is called dual nature or wave particle dualism. According to this wave particle dualism, a wave can also exhibit particle behavior and at the same time, a particle can also exhibit wave nature. Momentum of a photon is considered in both the particle and wave nature of a photon.

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Classical physics cannot explain blackbody radiation and related observations, leading to Planck’s quantum theory, in which energy is emitted or absorbed in discrete packets. Photons provide the particle model of light, with energy and momentum linked to frequency and wavelength, including the photoelectric effect and its threshold frequency.

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