Light with an energy flux of falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence

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Problem

Light with an energy flux of 18 W cm−218\,\mathrm{W\,cm^{-2}} falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface has an area of 20 cm220\,\mathrm{cm^2}, find the average force exerted on the surface during a 30 min30\,\mathrm{min} time span.

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