The pressure exerted by an electromagnetic wave of intensity $I (watts/m^2)$ on a nonreflecting surface is [$c$ is the velocity of light]

  • A

    $Ic$

  • B

    $I{c^2}$

  • C

    $I/c$

  • D

    $I/{c^2}$

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