Question

What is the maximum radiation pressure exerted by sunlight in space {s = 1350 w/m^2} on a highly polished silver?

Answer 1

Answer:

Radiation Pressure:

The pressure applied on the surface due to particles of the electromagnetic wave is known as the Radiation pressure. It is inversely proportional to the speed of the wave.

Explanation:

Given data

Solar constant  ( S )  =  1350W / m ^2

Now, the radiaton pressure is given by

P = 2 S /c

P = 2 ∗ 1350 /3 ∗ 10 ^8

P = 9 ∗ 10 ^− 6  P a

where

c is the speed of the light