$A$ photon of frequency $f$ has a momentum associated with it. If $c$ is the velocity of light,the momentum is:

  • A
    $\frac{hf}{c}$
  • B
    $\frac{hc}{E}$
  • C
    $\frac{hf}{c^2}$
  • D
    $hf$

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