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An electromagnetic 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 absorbed.

B

Radiation pressure is `I//c` if the wave is totally reflected

C

Radiation pressure is `2I//c` if the wave is totally reflected

D

Radiation pressure is in the range `I//c lt p lt 2 I//c` for real surfaces.

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A, C, D
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