Estimate the total power incident on the roof

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At the surface of the Earth, the Sun delivers an estimated 1.43 kW/m2 of energy. Suppose sunlight hits a 16.3 m by 33.3 m roof at an angle of 90.0°.

a) Estimate the total power incident on the roof.

b) Find the radiation pressure on the roof. (Assume the roof is black and totally absorbs the sunlight!)

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