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An electromagnetic wave of intensity I  falls on a surface kept in vacuum and exerts radiation pressure p on it. Which of the following are true?

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a

Radiation pressure is I/c if the wave is totally absorbed.

b

Radiation pressure is I/c if the wave is totally reflected.

c

Radiation pressure is 2I/c if the wave is totally reflected.

d

Radiation pressure is in the range I/c<p<2I/c for real surface.

answer is A, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

When electromagnetic radiation of an intensity 𝐼 is incident on a perfectly reflective surface, the radiation pressure 𝑃 exerted on the surface is given by

P=2Ic , where,  𝑐 is the speed of light.

When electromagnetic radiation of an intensity 𝐼 is incident on a perfectly absorbing surface, the radiation pressure 𝑃 exerted on the surface is given by

P=Ic , where,  𝑐 is the speed of light.

For other surfaces, 

Ic<p<2Ic

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An electromagnetic wave of intensity I  falls on a surface kept in vacuum and exerts radiation pressure p on it. Which of the following are true?