Asked by Laila

What is the momentum of a wavelength= 0.015nm X-ray photon?

p= in kg*m/s



Please help I am confused. Thank you.
Answered by drwls
Photon momentum is

p = h*(frequency)/c
= [h*c/(wavelength)]/c
= h/(wavelength)

where h is Planck's constant

web.utk.edu/~cnattras/Phys250Fall2012/modules/module%201/photons.htm
Answered by Laila
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