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Which of the following is an incorrect statement?1. A photon is electrically neutral.2. Photon contains electromagnetic energy.3. Photon has a fixed mass.4. All of the above.

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Photon has a fixed mass.

The correct answer is option 3) i.e.Photon has a fixed mass.

CONCEPT:

  • Photon:Photon is the elementary unit that makes up light. It is the discrete amount ofelectromagnetic energy.
  • Theproperties of a photonare:
    1. It has no mass.
    2. It does not have any electrical charge.
    3. It can becreated or destroyed only when radiation is emitted or absorbed.
    4. It is not affected by the magnetic field and electric field.
    5. A photon travels with a speed = 3 x 108m/s.

EXPLANATION:

  • Photon ismasslessand therefore, option 3) is the incorrect statement.


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