$n$ photons of wavelength $\lambda$ are absorbed by a black body of mass $m$. The momentum gained by the body is

  • A
    $\frac{nh}{\lambda}$
  • B
    $\frac{h}{m \lambda}$
  • C
    $\frac{mnh}{\lambda}$
  • D
    $\frac{n h}{m \lambda}$

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