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Physics Electron, Photon, Photoelectric Effect and X-rays Statement Based MCQ (Single Correct)

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Two photons having equal linear momenta have equal wavelengths.
Statement II: If the wavelength of photon is decreased, then the momentum and energy of a photon will also decrease.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

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The correct answer is:
C

Linear momentum of a photon is,

Energy of photon is,
If momentum is same, the wavelength is also same. As wavelength decreases, momentum and energy both increases.

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