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If c is the velocity of light in free space, the correct statements about photons among the following are: (A) The energy of a photon is E = h\nu . (B) The velocity of a photon is c. (C) The momentum of a photon, p = h\nu /c. (D) In a photon-electron collision, both total energy and total momentum are conserved. (E) Photon possesses a positive electric charge.

A

(A), (B), (C) and (D) only

B

(A), (C) and (D) only

C

(A), (B), (D) and (E) only

D

(A) and (B) only

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's analyze each statement: (A) Correct: The energy of a photon is given by Planck's equation E=hνE = h\nu . (B) Correct: In vacuum, all electromagnetic radiation (photons) travels at the speed of light, cc . (C) Correct: Using de Broglie's relation λ=h/p\lambda = h/p and the wave equation c=νλc = \nu\lambda, we substitute λ=c/ν\lambda = c/\nu to get c/ν=h/pc/\nu = h/p, which rearranges to p=hν/cp = h\nu/c . (D) Correct: In collisions between particles (like photon-electron collisions), the fundamental laws of conservation of total energy and total momentum hold true , . (E) Incorrect: Photons are electrically neutral particles; they do not possess an electric charge (unlike \alpha particles or protons) .

Thus, statements (A), (B), (C), and (D) are correct.

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