NEETPhysicsDual Nature of Matter
Assertion (A) Electromagnetic waves exert pressure, called radiation pressure. Reason (R) This is because they carry energy.
Options
- ABoth A and R are true and R is a correct explanation for A .
- BBoth A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation for A .
- CA is true but R is false.
- DA is false but R is true.
Correct answer
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation for A .
Step-by-step solution
Electromagnetic waves (EMW) exerts pressure, called radiation pressure. In perfect reflecting waves, p=2 I / C In perfect absorbing waves, p=I / C So, Assertion is true. EMW exert pressure on the surface because they carry energy also. Therefore reason is also true. But, Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).