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  1. Light with an energy flux of 25 × 104 Wm–2 falls on a perfectly reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface area is 15 cm², the average force exerted on the surface is :
    1. 1.25 × 10–6 N
    2. 2.50 × 10–6 N
    3. 1.20 × 10–6 N
    4. 3.0 × 10–6 N
Correct Option: B

Average force

Fav =
Δp
=
2IA
Δtc

(∵ Power = F.V)
=
2 × 25 × 104 × 15 × 10-4
3 × 108

2.50 × 10- 6N



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