Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

If the total energy is transferred by the electromagnetic waves on a surface be U in time t, then the total momentum delivered to the surface is

Options:

Uc

$\frac{c}{U}$

$\frac{U}{c}$

$\frac{U^2}{c}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{U}{c}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → $\frac{U}{c}$

For electromagnetic waves, the energy U and momentum (P) are related -

$U=cP$

$⇒P=\frac{U}{c}$ [c → speed of light]