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The intensity of a plane electromagnetic wave is 5W / `m^(2)` . It is incident on a perfectly reflecting surface. Find the radiation pressure:

A

`3.33xx10^(-19) N//m^(2)`

B

`3.33xx10^(-8)N//m^(2)`

C

`8.0xx10^(-8)N//m^(2)`

D

`8.0xx10^(-9)N//m^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`U_(av)=(1)/(2)epsilon_(0)E_(0)^(2)`
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