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photon

Pronunciation: [ˈfoʊtɒn]

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Learn how to use photon in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physics”

(noun) a small packet of light energy. Think of it like a tiny particle that helps us see light and colors. Photons are everywhere around us, but we can’t see them directly.

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The sun sends many photons down to Earth, making everything bright.

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In a dark room, there are still photons, but we can’t notice them without light.

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What happens to the photons when they hit a mirror?

Context: “quantum mechanics”

(noun) the basic unit of light in quantum physics. This means it’s a way to talk about light at a very small level, where things behave differently than what we see in everyday life.

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Scientists study photons to understand how light works at the smallest scales.

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Photons do not behave like ordinary objects; they can be tricky to understand.

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How do photons help scientists learn about the universe?

How to pronounce photon

Pronunciation: [ˈfoʊtɒn]

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