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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Electromagnetic waves
  • JEE Mains 2024
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Given below are two statements:
Statement \(I\): Electromagnetic waves carry energy as they travel through space and this energy is equally shared by the electric and magnetic fields.
Statement \(II\): When electromagnetic waves strike a surface, a pressure is exerted on the surface.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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(B) Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct.

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\(\frac{1}{2} \varepsilon_0 \mathrm{E}^2=\frac{\mathrm{B}^2}{2 \mu_0}\)
\(\because \mathrm{E}=\mathrm{CB} \text { and } \mathrm{C}=\frac{1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}\)
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