Which statement about photons is true?

A) An infrared photon has less energy than an x-ray photon, but travels at the same speed.
B) An infrared photon has less energy than an x-ray photon, and travels more slowly.
C) An infrared photon has more energy than an x-ray photon, and travels more quickly.
D) An infrared photon has more energy than an x-ray photon, but travels at the same speed.


A) An infrared photon has less energy than an x-ray photon, but travels at the same speed.

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