STANDARDPhysics-Electromagnetic Waves

STANDARD Physics Radiation Pressure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

Light with an energy flux of 20 W/cm² falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface has an area of 30 cm², the total momentum delivered (for complete absorption) during 30 minutes is

A

36 × 10⁻⁵ kg m/s

B

36 × 10⁻⁴ kg m/s

C

108 × 10⁴ kg m/s

D

1.08 × 10⁷ kg m/s

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The momentum delivered is calculated using p = U/c, where U is the energy carried by light. For complete absorption, U = IAt. Substituting the given values, the momentum is 36 × 10⁻⁴ kg m/s.

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