Light with an energy flux of
falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface has an area of
, the total momentum delivered (for complete absorption) during 30 min is:
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Given, energy flux 
Area, 
Time,
Now, total energy falling on the surface in time t is,

Momentum of the incident light 


Momentum of the reflected light = 0
Momentum delivered to the surface

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