12th Class Physics EM Waves Question Bank MCQs - Electromagnetic Waves

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    Light with an energy flux of \[20W/c{{m}^{2}}\] falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface has an area of \[30c{{m}^{2}}\], the total momentum delivered (for complete absorption) during 30 minutes is

    A) \[36 \times  1{{0}^{-5}} kg m/s.\]   

    B) \[36 \times  1{{0}^{-4}} kg m/s.\]

    C) \[108 \times  1{{0}^{4}} kg m/s.\]  

    D) \[1.08 \times  1{{0}^{7}} kg m/s.\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Option [b] is correct.
    Explanation: Energy flux, \[\phi =20\operatorname{W}/c{{m}^{2}}\]
    Area A = 30\[c{{m}^{2}}\], time = 30 \[\times \] 60 sec
    U = Total energy falling in t sec= Energy flux
    \[\times \] Area \[\times \] time =\[\phi \]At
    U= 20\[\times \]30\[\times \]30\[\times \]60 J
    Momentum   of   the   incident   light
    \[=\frac{u}{c}=\frac{20\times 30\times 30\times 60}{3\times {{10}^{8}}}=36\times {{10}^{-4}}\operatorname{kg}-m{{s}^{-1}}\]
    As no reflection from the surface and for complete absorption, momentum of reflected radiation is zero.
    Momentum delivered to surface = Change in momentum
    \[={{p}_{f}}-{{p}_{i}}=0-36\times {{10}^{-4}}\] \[kgm\,/\,s\]
    =\[-36\times {{10}^{-4}}\] \[kg\text{ }m\,/\,s\]
    \[(-)\] Sign shows the direction of momentum.


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