$A$ $1.5 \,kW$ laser beam of wavelength $6400 \,\mathring A$ is used to levitate a thin aluminium disc of the same area as the cross-section of the beam. The laser light is reflected by the aluminium disc without any absorption. The mass of the foil is close to ......... $kg$.

  • A
    $10^{-9}$
  • B
    $10^{-3}$
  • C
    $10^{-4}$
  • D
    $10^{-6}$

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