MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave is incident on a material surface. If the wave delivers momentum p and energy E, then
  • A
     p = 0, E = 0
  • p ¹ 0, E ¹ 0
  • C
    p ¹ 0, E = 0
  • D
    p = 0, E ¹ 0

Answer

Correct option: B.
p ¹ 0, E ¹ 0
 p ¹ 0, E ¹ 0

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