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QJEEM24Phf250: JEE Main 2024 Physics - Class 12 JEEM24Phf250 Solution: Given below are two statements: Statement I: Electromagnetic…

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:

Multiple Choice Options

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

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

amp;12ε0E2=B22μ0amp;∵E=CB and C=1μ0ε0\begin{aligned}& \frac{1}{2} \varepsilon_0 \mathrm{E}^2=\frac{\mathrm{B}^2}{2 \mu_0} \\& \because \mathrm{E}=\mathrm{CB} \text { and } \mathrm{C}=\frac{1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}\end{aligned}

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