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The average force exerted on $5 cm^2$ area of a non-reflecting plate in 10 minutes when light with an energy flux of $20\,W\,cm^{-2}$ incidents normally on it is}

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For an absorbing surface, \[ F=\frac{P}{c} \] and for a perfectly reflecting surface, \[ F=\frac{2P}{c} \]
Updated On: Jun 17, 2026
  • $3.33\times10^{-7}N$
  • $6.66\times10^{-4}N$
  • $2.5\times10^{-7}N$
  • $5.55\times10^{-10}N$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: For a perfectly absorbing surface, \[ P_r=\frac{I}{c} \] where \(P_r\) is radiation pressure. The force exerted is \[ F=P_rA \]

Step 1:
Calculate the total power incident.
\[ I=20\,Wcm^{-2} \] \[ A=5\,cm^2 \] \[ Power=IA \] \[ Power=20\times5=100W \]

Step 2:
Calculate radiation force.
\[ F=\frac{Power}{c} \] \[ F=\frac{100}{3\times10^8} \] \[ F=3.33\times10^{-7}N \] \[ \boxed{3.33\times10^{-7}N} \]
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