Spacecraft uses the suns radiation for propulsion

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A spacecraft uses the sun's radiation for propulsion. The sun's radiation pressure is 1000 W/m2 and the exposedarea of the spacecraft is 500 m². If the sunlightis completely absorbed, what is the force on the spacecraft?

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