$A$ plane electromagnetic wave is incident on a surface. If this wave transfers momentum $P$ and energy $U$ to the surface,then:

  • A
    $P = 0, U \neq 0$
  • B
    $P \neq 0, U = 0$
  • C
    $P \neq 0, U \neq 0$
  • D
    $P = 0, U = 0$

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