At normal incidence the intensity of sunlight at the earth


At normal incidence, the intensity of sunlight at the Earth is 1400 W/m2. Assume for simplicity that all of the incident energy that strikes the Earth is absorbed. What is the force on the Earth due to radiation pressure from the Sun? Compare this with the gravitational force on the Earth due to the Sun.

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