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Physics Electron, Photon, Photoelectric Effect and X-rays Matter Waves MCQ (Single Correct)

A particle which has zero rest mass and non-zero energy and momentum must travel with a speed

A

Equal to c, the speed of light in vacuum

B

Greater than c

C

Less than c

D

Tending to infinity

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Particle is photon and it travels with the velocity equal to light in vacuum.

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