What is the difference between a photon and a quantum?
- APhoton is for light,quantum is for matter.
- BPhoton is a specific type of quantum for electromagnetic radiation,while quantum is a general term for any discrete packet of energy.
- CThere is no difference.
- DQuantum is for light,photon is for matter.
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