The ratio of energies of two photons is 1 : 2, then ratio of their momenta will be 

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  1. 1 : √2
  2. 1 : 2
  3. 1 : 2√2
  4. 1 : 4

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Option 2 : 1 : 2
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CONCEPT:

Photon:

  • According to Einstein's quantum theory light propagates in the bundles (packets or quanta) of energy, each bundle is called a photon and possesses energy.

The energy of photon:

  • The energy of each photon is given by


Where c = Speed of light, h = Plank's constant = 6.6 × 10–34 m2kg s-1, ν = Frequency in Hz, λ  = Wavelength of light

The momentum of the photon:

  • The relation between the energy and momentum of the photon is given by

CALCULATION:

Given - The ratio of energies of two photons (E1 : E2) = 1 ∶ 2

  • The relation between the energy and momentum of the photon is given by

Here c = constant, therefore 

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