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p=mv then for a photon p=0*c means p=0. And also ke=1/2pv which is ke=0 and E=mc2 means E=0. please use easy words and we descriptive.
Photons have momentum because they are particles with energy and mass. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, energy and mass are equivalent, and thus photons possess both. This means that they also have momentum, which is a property of moving objects.
While photons do not have rest mass, they do have relativistic mass due to their energy. This allows them to have momentum, as momentum is dependent on both mass and velocity. The higher the energy of a photon, the greater its momentum.
No, momentum and energy are two different quantities. Energy is a scalar quantity that represents the ability to do work, while momentum is a vector quantity that represents the motion and direction of an object. However, they are related as energy can be converted into momentum and vice versa.
Yes, all particles, including photons, have momentum. According to the law of conservation of momentum, momentum must be conserved in a closed system. This means that the total momentum of all particles in a system must remain constant, regardless of interactions or changes in velocity.
Yes, photons can transfer momentum to other particles through the process of scattering. This is how solar sails work – photons from the sun transfer their momentum to the sail, propelling it forward. Photons can also transfer momentum in the form of radiation pressure, which can be seen in the deflection of comet tails by the sun's photons.