What is the energy and momentum of a photon having frequency $v$?

  • A
    Energy = $hv$,Momentum = $hv/c$
  • B
    Energy = $hv$,Momentum = $h/v$
  • C
    Energy = $h/v$,Momentum = $hv/c$
  • D
    Energy = $hv^2$,Momentum = $hv/c^2$

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