What is a photon?

  • A
    $A$ particle of matter with mass.
  • B
    $A$ discrete packet of energy of electromagnetic radiation.
  • C
    $A$ type of subatomic particle found in the nucleus.
  • D
    $A$ wave that requires a medium to travel.

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