Explanation:
Given that,
Average power of sun 
We need to calculate the intensity of light at Earth's position
Using formula of intensity

Where, I = intensity
P = power
Put the value into the formula


So, The intensity is 1347.616 W/m².
(A). We need to calculate the pressure on a solar sail due to the light of the sun if it's fully reflective
Using formula for fully reflective

Put the value into the formula


(B). We need to calculate the pressure on a solar sail due to the light of the sun if it's fully reflective
Using formula for fully absorptive



Hence, This is the required solution.
Answer:
(a) Elongation of the rod==5.61×10⁻⁹m
(b) Change in diameter=1.640×10⁻⁸m
Explanation:
Given data
Diameter d=78 in=1.9812 m
Cross Area is:

Applied Load P=17 KN=17×10³N
E=29 × 106 psi=1.99947961×10¹¹Pa
Stress and Strain in x direction
Stress in x direction
σ=P/A

σ=5517.25 Pa
Strain in x direction
ε=σ/E

ε=2.76×10⁻⁸
Part (a)
Elongation of the rod=Lε
=(0.2032)(2.76×10⁻⁸)
Elongation of the rod==5.61×10⁻⁹m
Part(b) Change in diameter
Strain in y direction
ε₁= -vε
ε₁= -(0.30)(2.76×10⁻⁸)
ε₁=-8.28×10⁻⁹
Change in diameter=d×ε₁
Change in diameter=(1.9812m)×(-8.28×10⁻⁹)
Change in diameter=1.640×10⁻⁸m
Answer:
I will say that the the potential energy will be at its maximum.
Explanation:
potential energy deals with gravity and gravity deals with height, so when a object is in its maximum height it will have the maximum potential energy.
There are no true statements at all on the list of choices
that you included with the question.