AIIMS2005Physics-Electromagnetic Waves

AIIMS 2005 Physics Radiation Pressure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The pressure exerted by an electromagnetic wave of intensity I (watt/m²) on a nonreflecting surface is [c is the velocity of light]

A

I/c

B

Ic²

C

I/c

D

I/c²

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Pressure = Force/area.

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