What Is the Maximum Radiation Pressure Exerted by Sunlight in Space

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum radiation pressure exerted by sunlight in space (S = 1 350 W/m2) on a highly polished silver surface?

• A)1.4 * 10-2 Pa
• B)0.12 Pa
• C)9.0 * 10-6 Pa
• D)4.5 * 10-5 Pa
• E)2.3 *10-6 Pa

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