Which of the following involves the application of a force?
Pulling a box full of biscuits
Pushing a huge rock fallen in front of your car
Folding an aluminium rod from the middle
Force is defined as an effort that can change the state of motion or shape of an object.
A light ray does not bring any change in the state of motion or shape of an object. Hence, it doesn't involve the application of a force.
However, for pushing a rock, bending an aluminium rod, or lifting a heavy object, a force is required.