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The Sun delivers about 1327 W/m2 of electromagnetic flux to the Earth’s surface.

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Question

The Sun delivers about 1327 W/m2 of electromagnetic flux to the Earth’s surface.
Calculate the total power incident on a roof
of dimensions 5 m × 29 m, assuming the
radiation is incident normal to the roof.
Answer in units of W.

017 (part 2 of 3)
Assume the roof is a perfect absorber.
Determine the radiation pressure.
Answer in units of Pa.

018 (part 3 of 3) 5.0 points
Find the radiation force on the roof assuming
that the roof covering is a perfect absorber.
Answer in units of N.

Explanation / Answer

The Sun delivers about 1327 W/m2 of electromagnetic flux to the Earth’s surface. Calculate the total power incident on a roof of dimensions 5 m × 29 m, assuming the radiation is incident normal to the roof. Answer in units of W. We know that I = Power / Area ==> Power = I * Area = 1327 * 5 * 29 = 192415 W 017 (part 2 of 3) Assume the roof is a perfect absorber. Determine the radiation pressure. Answer in units of Pa. Radiation pressure = I / c = 1327 / 3 x 10^8 = 4.4233 x 10^-6 Pa 018 (part 3 of 3) 5.0 points Find the radiation force on the roof assuming that the roof covering is a perfect absorber. Answer in units of N. Radiation force F = I A / c = 1327 * 5 * 29 / 3 X 10^8 = 0.6413 x 10^-3 N

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