$A$ laser beam with wavelength $\lambda = 633 \ nm$ has a power of $3 \ mW$. If the cross-sectional area of the beam is $3 \ mm^2$,what is the pressure exerted by the beam on a surface? (Assume the surface is a perfect reflector and the light is incident normally.)

  • A
    $6.6 \times 10^{-3} \ N/m^2$
  • B
    $6.6 \times 10^{-6} \ N/m^2$
  • C
    $6.6 \times 10^{-9} \ N/m^2$
  • D
    $6.6 \ N/m^2$

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