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What is the term for the energy carried by a photon proportional to its frequency?

  • A Kinetic energy
  • B Potential energy
  • C Photon energy
  • D Binding energy
Correct Answer: Option C — Photon energy
Explanation:
Photon energy describes the discrete amount of energy carried by a single photon, calculated by multiplying its frequency by Planck's constant. Higher frequency photons, such as ultraviolet or gamma rays, carry significantly more energy.
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