Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

Light of uniform intensity shines perpendicularly on a totally absorbing surface, fully illuminating the surface. If the area of the surface is decreased, what is the effect on radiation pressure?

Options:

Increases

Decreases

Remains the same

Cannot be said

Correct Answer:

Remains the same

Explanation:

The radiation pressure stays the same and the radiation force decreases.