Radiation pressure: Light with an average intensity of 683 W/m2 falls on a black surface and is completely absorbed. What is the radiation pressure that the light exerts on this surface if it strikes perpendicular to the surface? (c = 3.00 × 108 m/s)

A. 2280 nN/m2
B. 205,000 N/m2
C. 4550 nN/m2
D. 1140 nN/m2


Answer: A

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