A  radiation of energy $'E'$ falls normally on a perfectly reflecting surface. The momentum transferred to the surface is $( C =$ Velocity of light $)$

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  • A

    $\frac{E}{{C\;}}$

  • B

    $\;\frac{{2E}}{C}$

  • C

    $\;\frac{{2E}}{{{C^2}}}$

  • D

    $\;\frac{E}{{{C^2}}}$

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