Definition

A tiny particle of light that carries energy and has no mass or electric charge.

Example

The scientist explained how a photon can travel through space without losing energy.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a photon?

Yeah, isn't it something to do with light?

Exactly! A photon is like a tiny packet of light energy.

That's really cool! I didn't realize it was so small.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photon → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "-on" (a suffix used in physics to denote particles). The word "photon" refers to a particle of light or a quantum of electromagnetic radiation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being represented as a tiny particle ('-on'). This helps you remember that a photon is a particle of light.

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