Practice: A radio transmits a wave with intensity 27.0 W/m2 towards a flat surface (perfectly reflecting) with area 2m2. Calculate the force and radiation pressure on the surface.
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Concept #1: Radiation Pressure
Practice: A radio transmits a wave with intensity 27.0 W/m2 towards a flat surface (perfectly reflecting) with area 2m2. Calculate the force and radiation pressure on the surface.
Example #1: Radiation Pressure on a Disc
Example #2: Find Velocity from Radiation Pressure
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