In further studying physics, you learn that light and particles have a dual nature, with light behaving like particle and vice versa. A particle (quantum) of light is called
A) a proton.
B) a neutron.
C) a photon.
D) an electron.

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A photon is the quantum of the electromagnetic field, including electromagnetic radiation such as light, and the force carrier for the electromagnetic force. This concept is a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics, illustrating the particle-like properties of light.

In Further Studying Physics, You Learn That Light and Particles