Electromagnetic Waves

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Question 23 of 165

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Electromagnetic waves carry energy but not momentum.

Reason (\(\mathbf{R}\)): Mass of a photon is zero.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Answer: (C) (A) is false but (R) is true

EM wave carry both energy and momentum. Rest mass of photon is zero.

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