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The pressure exerted by an electromagnetic wave of intensity $I$ (watt $/ \mathrm{m}^2$ ) on a nonreflecting surface is [ $c$ is the velocity of light]
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterAIIMSAIIMS 2005
Options:
  • A $I c$
  • B $I c^2$
  • C $I / c$
  • D $I / c^2$.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $I / c$
Pressure = Force $/$ area
$$
I=\frac{\text { Energy }}{\text { area-time }}=\frac{F \cdot S}{A t}=\frac{F c}{A} \quad I / c=P
$$

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