Solution Found!

Sunlight Intensity After filtering through the atmosphere,

Chapter 25, Problem 57P

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

Problem 57P

Sunlight Intensity After filtering through the atmosphere, the Sun’s radiation illuminates Earth’s surface with an average intensity of 1.0 kW/m2. Assuming this radiation strikes the 15-m × 45-m black, flat roof of a building at normal incidence, calculate the average force the radiation exerts on the roof.

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

Problem 57P

Sunlight Intensity After filtering through the atmosphere, the Sun’s radiation illuminates Earth’s surface with an average intensity of 1.0 kW/m2. Assuming this radiation strikes the 15-m × 45-m black, flat roof of a building at normal incidence, calculate the average force the radiation exerts on the roof.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 2

The average pressure is given by,

The Sun’s radiation illuminates Earth’s surface with an average intensity,

Speed of light,

So,

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back