The momentum of a photon of light of frequency $f$ is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $\frac{h c}{f}$
  • B
    $\frac{h f}{c}$
  • C
    $\frac{h}{c f}$
  • D
    $h c f$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Light of intensity $10^{-10} \ W/m^2$ and wavelength $5.6 \times 10^{-7} \ m$ is incident on a surface of area $10^{-6} \ m^2$. What is the number of photons incident per second?

Two monochromatic beams $A$ and $B$ of equal intensity $I$ hit a screen. The number of photons hitting the screen by beam $A$ is twice that by beam $B$. What inference can you make about their frequencies?

$A$ $160 \,W$ light source is radiating light of wavelength $6200 \,\mathring A$ uniformly in all directions. The photon flux at a distance of $1.8 \,m$ is of the order of .......... $m^{-2} s^{-1}$ (Planck's constant $= 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \,J \cdot s$)

$A$ $100 \; W$ sodium lamp radiates energy uniformly in all directions. The lamp is located at the centre of a large sphere that absorbs all the sodium light which is incident on it. The wavelength of the sodium light is $589 \; nm$.
$(a)$ What is the energy per photon associated with the sodium light?
$(b)$ At what rate are the photons delivered to the sphere?

If the momentum of a photon is $p$,then its frequency is:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo