Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Photons Is False

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning photons is false?

• A)Photons have zero mass.
• B)The rest energy of all photons is zero.
• C)Photons travel at the speed of light in a vacuum.
• D)Photons have been brought to rest by applying a very strong magnetic field to them.
• E)The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid electrical impulse that travels along the membrane of a neuron, facilitating communication between neurons.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals released by neurons that transmit signals across a synapse to other neurons or to muscles or glands, influencing mental processing and behavior.

Sensory Systems

The parts of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles of sodium, crucial for various bodily functions, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.