Which of the Following Statements About Photons Is FALSE

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about photons is FALSE?

• A) photons always travel at the speed of light
• B) photons each carry a specific amount of energy
• C) a photon of visible light cannot pass through the atmosphere of the Earth, and thus cannot be seen at the Earth's surface
• D) high energy photons have a high frequency (when thought of as waves)
• E) a gamma-ray photon carries more energy than a visible light photon

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