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In a completely opaque medium, if 50 percent of the incident monochromatic radiation is absorbed, which of the following statements are CORRECT? 
- (P) 50 percent of the incident radiation is reflected 
- (Q) 25 percent of the incident radiation is reflected 
- (R) 25 percent of the incident radiation is transmitted 
- (S) No incident radiation is transmitted

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An opaque medium absorbs and reflects all incident radiation without transmission.
Updated On: Feb 7, 2025
  • P and S only
  • Q and R only
  • P and Q only
  • R and S only
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

- In a completely opaque medium, no radiation is transmitted (\( S \) is correct). 
- Since 50 perceny is absorbed, the remaining 50 percent is reflected (\( P \) is correct). 
Conclusion: The correct answer is option (A).

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