Question

You are working for NASA and have joined the team investigating the concept of solar sailing....

You are working for NASA and have joined the team investigating the concept of solar sailing. (a) your supervisor has asked your team to determine the minimum area of a perfectly reflecting solar sail that will be necessary to keep a 15000 kg solar spacecraft moving away from gravitational attraction of the sun, which has a power output of 3.85*10^26 W, and then make a presentation on your results. (b) After your team presents your results and your Co-workers are shocked at the size of the sail needed, your supervisor asks you, " But the needed area of the sail can be smaller as we move farther from the sun, right, because the gravitational force will decrease? How do you respond?

(Note:) This question is related to electromagnetic waves

Homework Answers

Answer #1

I hope you understood the problem, If yes then rate me up or else comment for a better solution and do not forget to rate answer.

Know the answer?
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for?
Ask your own homework help question
Similar Questions