Given below are two statements:

Statement $I$: Electromagnetic waves carry energy as they travel through space and this energy is equally shared by the electric and magnetic fields.

Statement $II$: When electromagnetic waves strike a surface, a pressure is exerted on the surface.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  • A

     Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct

  • B

    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct.

  • C

    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect.

  • D

    Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect.

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