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Chapter 32, Problem 32.46P
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To determine
To check: Whether the solar sail is absorbing or reflective.
(b)
To determine
The area of a sail to propel a 10000 kg
(c)
To determine
To explain: The area of a sail is independent of distance from the sun.
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