Light with an energy flux of 18 W//cm^2 falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface has an area of 20 cm^2, find the average force exerted on the surface during a 30 minute time span.
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The average force exerted on the surface during a 30 minute time span is
Explanation:
Given :
Energy flux
Area
Average time min = 1800 sec
From the force equation,
Where change in momentum,
Momentum is given by
∴
From power formula
W
( ∵ )
N
Therefore, the average force exerted on surface is N
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