Which one of the following statement is correct? (A) Radiant energy expressed in Joules, is the energy associated with electromagnetic radiation (B) The rate of transfer of radiant energy is called flux and is expressed in watts (C) The radiant energy which falls upon a surface is termed as irradiance (D) All of these

Which one of the following statement is correct?
(A) Radiant energy expressed in Joules, is the energy associated with electromagnetic radiation
(B) The rate of transfer of radiant energy is called flux and is expressed in watts
(C) The radiant energy which falls upon a surface is termed as irradiance
(D) All of these
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