Which of the following statement about photon is incorrect?
A
Photons exerts no pressure
B
Momentum of photon is 
C
Rest mass of photon is zero
D
Energy of photon is hv
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Photons move with velocity of light and possess energy hv. Therefore it also exerts pressure.
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