To determine To Calculate: Momentum of photon by using equation p=mv

Krish Logan

Krish Logan

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2022-10-14

To determine
To Calculate: Momentum of photon by using equation p = m v

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Layton Leach

Layton Leach

Beginner2022-10-15Added 15 answers

Light is composed of photons which do not have any rest mass. So, one cannot find the momentum of a photon using the equation p = m v , which requires mass for the calculation of the momentum.
The momentum of a photon can be calculated using the de Broglie wavelength equation:
p = h λ
Where, h is the Planck’s constant and λ is the wavelength.
Conclusion:
One cannot use p = m v to find the momentum of a photon.

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