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A laser (electromagnetic wave) has the maximum electric field strength of 1.0x1011 V/m. What is the force the laser applies on a

mirror (totally reflective) of 5.0 mm2 area? A. 2.76 x105N B. 1.21 x106N C. 1.94 x106N D.4.43 x105 N E. 7.82 x104N

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Alex777 [14]2 years ago

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Answer:

The correct option is D

Explanation:

From the question we are told that

The maximum electric field strength is $E = 1.0 *10^{11} \ V/m$

The area is $A = 5.0 \ mm^2 = 5.0 *10^{-6} \ m^2$

Generally the force the laser applies is mathematically represented as

$F = \epsilon_o * E ^2 * A$

Here $\epsilon_o = 8.85*10^{-12} C/(V \cdot m)$

$F = 8.85*10^{-12} * (1.0 *10^{11}) ^2 * 5.00*10^{-6 }$

=> $F = 4.43 *10^{5} \ N$

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