$A$ plane electromagnetic wave of intensity $6 \, W/m^2$ strikes a small mirror of area $30 \, cm^2$,held perpendicular to the approaching wave. The momentum transmitted in $kg \cdot m/s$ by the wave to the mirror each second will be:

  • A
    $1.2 \times 10^{-10}$
  • B
    $2.4 \times 10^{-9}$
  • C
    $3.6 \times 10^{-8}$
  • D
    $4.8 \times 10^{-7}$

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