13. How big would a square solar sail need to be in order for sunlight to exert a 12 N force on it (use 1,100 W/m² as the intensity of the sunlight). 14. If a 5,200 kg spacecraft were attached to the sail in problem 13, what would its acceleration be and what would be its velocity after 1 week? How far would it go in one week if it starts from rest?
13. How big would a square solar sail need to be in order for sunlight to exert a 12 N force on it (use 1,100 W/m² as the intensity of the sunlight). 14. If a 5,200 kg spacecraft were attached to the sail in problem 13, what would its acceleration be and what would be its velocity after 1 week? How far would it go in one week if it starts from rest?
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