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:

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • C
    $(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false
  • D
    $(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true

Explore More

Similar Questions

If $2.5 \times 10^{-6} \ N$ average force is exerted by a light wave on a non-reflecting surface of $30 \ cm^{2}$ area during $40$ minutes of time span,the energy flux of light just before it falls on the surface is .................. $W/cm^{2}$. (Round off to the Nearest Integer) (Assume complete absorption and normal incidence conditions are there)

If $P$ represents radiation pressure,$c$ represents the speed of light,and $Q$ represents radiation energy striking a unit area per second,then non-zero integers $x, y,$ and $z$ such that $P^x Q^y c^z$ is dimensionless are:

$A$ parallel beam of monochromatic light of frequency $\nu$ is incident on a surface. The intensity of the beam is $I$ and the area of the surface is $A$. Find the force exerted by the light beam on the surface if it is perfectly reflecting and the light beam is incident at an angle of incidence $\theta$. (The speed of light is denoted as $c$.)

Light with an average flux of $20 \, W/cm^2$ falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence having a surface area of $20 \, cm^2$. The energy received by the surface during a time span of $1 \, minute$ is $............ \, J$.

$A$ pulse of light of duration $100 \ ns$ is absorbed completely by a small object initially at rest. The power of the pulse is $30 \ mW$ and the speed of light is $3 \times 10^8 \ m/s$. The final momentum of the object is:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo