$A$ light of intensity $12 W m^{-2}$ is incident on a black surface of area $4 cm^2$. The radiation pressure on the surface is

  • A
    $1 \times 10^{-8} Pa$
  • B
    $4 \times 10^{-8} Pa$
  • C
    $1.6 \times 10^{-7} Pa$
  • D
    $4.8 \times 10^{-7} Pa$

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