Question
The equation E = pc is valid:
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Answer
- For a photon but not for an electron.
The equation E = pc is valid for a particle with zero rest mass. The rest mass of a photon is zero, but the rest mass of an electron is not zero. So, the equation will be valid for photon, and not electron.
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