As an electromagnetic wave contains both electric and magnetic fields, it must carry enery and consequently momentum too.
Class 12 Physics Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Waves Session 2024-2025.
Illustrate by giving suitable examples, how you can show that electromagnetic waves carry both energy and momentum.
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Electromagnetic waves carry energy and momentum, shown by:
Solar panels: Convert sunlight (energy) into electricity.
Radiation pressure: Light exerts pressure on objects, e.g., a light sail in space, propelling spacecraft.
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