Light with an intensity of $18 \ W \ m^{-2}$ is incident normally on an opaque surface. If the area of the surface is $20 \ m^2$,calculate the average force exerted on the surface in $30 \ min$.

  • A
    $2.4 \times 10^{-6} \ N$
  • B
    $3.6 \times 10^{-6} \ N$
  • C
    $1.2 \times 10^{-6} \ N$
  • D
    $7.2 \times 10^{-6} \ N$

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