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Q. Which of the following represents the total momentum transferred to a surface by an electromagnetic wave?

  • (A) Total energy transferred/Speed of light
  • (B) Total energy transferred/ 2 x Speed of light
  • (C) 2 x Total energy transferred/Speed of light
  • (D) None of the above
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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If the total energy transferred to a surface in time t is U, then the magnitude of the total momentum delivered to this surface (for complete absorption) is U/c.

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