Find the compression in the spring with spring constant $K = 5 \ N/m$ which is attached to a metal plate of area $50 \ m^2$. Light of intensity $I = 40 \ MW/m^2$ is incident at an angle of $60^o$ on the metal plate,and the coefficient of reflection is $\rho = 0.5$ for the plate. (in $m$)

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $0.25$
  • D
    $2$

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