Let $E_0$ and $B_0$ denote the amplitude of the electric and magnetic fields of a plane electromagnetic wave in air. The magnitude of the average momentum transferred per unit area and per unit time to a totally absorbing surface is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2} \varepsilon_0 E_0^2$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2} \mu_0 B_0$
  • C
    $\varepsilon_0 E_0^2$
  • D
    $2 \frac{B_0^2}{\mu_0}$

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