An earth-orbiting satellite has solar energy–collecting panels with a total area of 4.0 m2 . If the sun’s radiation is perpendicular to the panels and is completely absorbed, find the average solar power absorbed and the average radiation-pressure force

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An earth-orbiting satellite has solar energy–collecting panels with a total area of 4.0 m2 . If the sun’s radiation is perpendicular to the panels and is completely absorbed, find the average solar power absorbed and the average radiation-pressure force

Solar panels on a satellite.
Sun sensor
(to keep panels
facing the sun)
S
Solar panels
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