STANDARDPhysics-Electromagnetic Waves

STANDARD Physics Wave-Material Interaction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A plane electromagnetic wave is incident on a material surface, the wave delivers momentum p and energy E, then

A

p ≠ 0, E ≠ 0

B

p = 0, E = 0

C

p = 0, E ≠ 0

D

p ≠ 0, E = 0

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

When plane electromagnetic wave is incident on a material surface, the wave delivers some momentum and energy to the surface and hence p ≠ 0 and E ≠ 0.

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