$A$ plate of mass $10 \text{ g}$ is in equilibrium in air due to the force exerted by a light beam on the plate. Calculate the power of the beam,if the plate is perfectly absorbing.

  • A
    $3 \times 10^8 \text{ W}$
  • B
    $3 \times 10^7 \text{ W}$
  • C
    $2.4 \times 10^6 \text{ W}$
  • D
    $2.4 \times 10^8 \text{ W}$

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