What Is the Maximum Radiation Pressure Exerted by Sunlight in Space

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum radiation pressure exerted by sunlight in space (S = 1350 W/m²) on a flat black surface?

• A) 2.25 × 10−⁵ Pa
• B) 0.06 Pa
• C) 7 × 10−⁴ Pa
• D) 4.5 × 10−⁶ Pa
• E) 9.0 × 10−⁶ Pa

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