An EM wave of intensity I falls on a surface kept in vacuum and exerts radiation pressure p on it. Which of the following are true?
a) radiation pressure is I/c if the wave is totally reflected
b) radiation pressure is I/c if the wave is totally absorbed
c) radiation pressure is in the range I/c < p < 2I/c for real surface
d) radiation pressure is 2I/c if the wave is totally reflected
Answer: The correct answers are the options,
a) radiation pressure is I/c if the wave is totally absorbed
c) radiation pressure is in the range I/c < p < 2I/c for real surface
d) radiation pressure is 2I/c if the wave is totally reflected