Object A in the shape of a disk of radius r is placed a distance R away from an

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Object A in the shape of a disk of radius r is placed a distance R away from an intense light source. Object B, made from the same material as object A, is in the shape of a disk of radius 2r and placed a distance 2R away from the same light source. We observe which of the following? Incorrect:Both objects experience the same amount of radiation pressure but receive different amounts of linear momentum. Incorrect:Both objects experience the same amount of radiation pressure and the same amount of linear momentum. Correct:The objects experience different amounts of radiation pressure but receive the same amount of linear momentum. Incorrect:The objects experience different amounts of radiation pressure and receive different amounts of linear momentum. Explain why third option is correct please.

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The objects experience different amounts of radiation pressure but receive the same amount of linear momentum.

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