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CAIE A-Level Physics 22.1.2 Defining a Photon

Practise defining a photon as a discrete quantum of electromagnetic energy and interpreting photon energy as a packet carried by electromagnetic radiation.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
A2

Exam points

  • explain a photon as a quantum of electromagnetic energy
  • interpret photon energy as a discrete packet associated with electromagnetic radiation

22.1.2—A photon is a quantum of electromagnetic energy question 1

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State what is meant by a photon.

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