Statement 1 : Electromagnetic waves exert pressure called radiation pressure.
Statement-2 : This is because they carry energy.

Matter wave and radiation pressure

Problems from matter waves and radiation pressure

Assertion : Electromagnetic waves exert radiation pressure Reason : Electromagnetic waves carry energy.

Assertion : Electromagnetic waves exert radiation pressure Reason : Electromagnetic waves carry energy.

An electromagnetic wave exerts pressure on the surface on which it is incident. Justify.

Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves sound waves and water waves is/are correct? 1. They exhibit reflection 2 They carry energy 3. They exert pressure 4. They can travel in vacuum Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves sound waves and water waves is/are correct? 1. They exhibit reflection 2 They carry energy 3. They exert pressure 4. They can travel in vacuum Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In these question, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given .Choose the correct answer out of the following choices: Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion. Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement. Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement. Assertion: The electromagnetic waves exert pressure on the surface of the matter, when they fall on it. Reason: It is because, electromagnetic waves transport momentum.