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:

  • A
    Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct.
  • B
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct.
  • C
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect.
  • D
    Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect.

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