Light with an energy flux of $25 \times {10^4}$ $W/m^2$  falls on a perfectly reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface area is  $15\,\, cm^2$ the average force exerted on the surface is

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  • A

    $1.25\times 10^{-6}\;N$

  • B

    $2.50\times 10^{-6}\;N$

  • C

    $1.2\times 10^{-6}\;N$

  • D

    $3 \times 10^{-6}\;N$

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