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Two Objects Are in All Respects Identical Except for the Fact

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Two objects are in all respects identical except for the fact that one was coated with a substance that is an excellent reflector of light while the other was coated with a substance that is a perfect absorber of light. You place both objects at the same distance from a powerful light source so they both receive the same amount of energy U from the light. The linear momentum these objects will receive is such that:


A) The reflecting objects receives a larger amount of momentum.
B) Both objects receive the same amount of momentum.
C) The reflecting object receives a smaller amount of momentum.
D) None of the previous answers is correct.

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