$A$ lamp delivers a luminous flux of $100 \,W$ to an absorber of area $1 \,cm^2$. The force due to radiation pressure is

  • A
    $3.3 \times 10^{-4} \,N$
  • B
    $16.5 \times 10^{-7} \,N$
  • C
    $3.3 \times 10^{-6} \,N$
  • D
    $3.3 \times 10^{-7} \,N$

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