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Momentum & Radiation Pressure

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 (R): Mass of a photon is zero.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Answer: (c)

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