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An EM 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 < p < 2I/c for real surfaces.

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(a), (c), (d)

(a) Radiation pressure is I/c if the wave is totally absorbed. 

(c) Radiation pressure is 2I/c if the wave is totally reflected. 

(d) Radiation pressure is in the range I/c < p < 2I/c for real surfaces.

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