Q55 / 75 · JEE Main 2025 (29 Jan Shift 1) · Physics

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Electromagnetic waves carry energy but not momentum. Reason (\(\mathbf{R}\)): Mass of a photon is zero. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of \((\mathbf{A})\)
  • B
    Both \((\mathbf{A})\) and \((\mathbf{R})\) are true but \((\mathbf{R})\) is not the correct explanation of \((\mathbf{A})\)
  • Correct answer
    C
    (A) is false but (R) is true
  • D
    (A) is true but (\(\mathbf{R}\)) is false

Solution

EM wave carry both energy and momentum. Rest mass of photon is zero.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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