How much is the weight of photon?

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Light is dual nature and few phenomenon can be explained only on the basis of particle

Dear Satish!

Photons have no mass and not even a 'weight'. They have only an equivalent of mass according to E = mc2.

It is questionable to consider photons like material particles. Material particles have a rest mass and material properties . Photons are representing merly energy which can be transformed given off to material particles.

My Regards! Hans

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