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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 8. Electromagnetic waves

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The electromagnetic wave exerts pressure on the surface on which they are allowed to fall.
Reason (R): There is no mass associated with the electromagnetic waves.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. D (A) is false but (R) is true
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(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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Assertion (A) is true because electromagnetic waves carry energy and momentum. When they strike a surface, they transfer momentum to it, which results in a force and consequently exerts radiation pressure on the surface. Reason (R) is true because electromagnetic waves consist…
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