What is the radiation pressure on the earth at this location

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Assume that a certain location on the Earth reflects 31.0% of the incident sunlight from its clouds and surface.

(a) If the intensity of solar radiation is 1418 W/m2, what is the radiation pressure (Prad) on the Earth at this location?

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