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What does a photon look like?


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  1. A photon is a small packet of energy that can be radiated or emitted from the metal surface due to the action of charged particles.
  2. Photon has no mass, no charge, and can travel at the speed of light.
  3. As they are extremely tiny particles they significantly show the characteristics of a wave.
  4. Photons are stable still they are always found in motion even in a vacuum.
  5. They are like the point of light or spot of light when seen through human eyes.
  6. Human eyes are sensitive enough to detect light.

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