Question:

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:

(1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct 

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. 

(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

(4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect

                                                              JEE-2024         

Solution:                
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: (1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect JEE-2024

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