$A$ plane electromagnetic wave is incident on a material surface. If the wave delivers momentum $p$ and energy $E$,then

  • A
    $p = 0, E = 0$
  • B
    $p \neq 0, E \neq 0$
  • C
    $p \neq 0, E = 0$
  • D
    $p = 0, E \neq 0$

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