Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

A plane electromagnetic wave of wave intensity 6 W/m2 strikes a small mirror of area 40 cm2, held perpendicular to the approaching wave. The radiation force on the mirror will be:

Options:

6.4 × 10-7 N

4.8 × 10-8 N

3.2 × 10-9 N

1.6 × 10-10 N

Correct Answer:

1.6 × 10-10 N

Explanation:

∴ Momentum per sec is force

∴ F = 1.6 × 10-10 Newton