What is the force exerted on a surface having an area of $10\, cm^2$ due to the radiation of the Sun?

  • A
    $5 \times 10^{-10} \, N$
  • B
    $4.6 \times 10^{-10} \, N$
  • C
    $3.5 \times 10^{-10} \, N$
  • D
    $2.5 \times 10^{-10} \, N$

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