Change in momentum of which of the following particle causes the radiation pressure?

Electron

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Proton

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Neutron

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Photon

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Solution

The correct option is D Photon
Light is considered to be made of photon particles.

The change in momentum of photons when light is incident on a surface develops radiation pressure on the surface.

Hence, option $(D)$ is the correct answer.

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