NEET2014Physics-Electromagnetic Waves

NEET 2014 Physics Radiation Pressure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

Light with an energy flux of 25 × 10⁴ Wm⁻² falls on a perfectly reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface area is 15 cm², the average force exerted on the surface is

A

1.25 × 10⁻⁶ N

B

2.50 × 10⁻⁶ N

C

1.20 × 10⁻⁶ N

D

3.0 × 10⁻⁶ N

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The force is given by F = 2IA/c, where I is the intensity, A is the area, and c is the speed of light. Substituting the values gives 2.50 × 10⁻⁶ N.

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