Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Page 1002: 20a

Answer

$F = 5.95\times 10^8~N$

Work Step by Step

We can use Equation (33-32) to find the force on the Earth: $F = \frac{I~A}{c}$ $F = \frac{I~\pi~R^2}{c}$ $F = \frac{(1400~W/m^2)~(\pi)~(6.37\times 10^6~m)^2}{3.0\times 10^8~m/s}$ $F = 5.95\times 10^8~N$
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