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| − | '''Photons''' (''' | + | '''Photons''' ('''<math>\gamma</math>''') are [[boson]]s responsible for mediating the [[Electromagnetic Interaction|electromagnetic interaction]] and are the [[Subatomic Particle|particle]] associated with [[Electromagnetic Wave|electromagnetic waves]]. |
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Revision as of 10:39, 19 July 2019
Key Stage 5
Meaning
Photons (\(\gamma\)) are bosons responsible for mediating the electromagnetic interaction and are the particle associated with electromagnetic waves.
About Photons
- The photon is denoted with the lower case Greek letter \(\gamma\) (gamma).
- Photons have no mass and therefore can mediate the electromagnetic interaction over an infinite range.
- Photons carry momentum without carrying mass and are therefore able to change the direction of motion of other subatomic particles.
- Photons do not carry charge, but allow particles with charge to exchange momentum.