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A 26.3−mW laser beam of diameter 2.16 mm is reflected at normal incidence by a perfectly reflecting mirror. Calculate the radiation pressure on the mirror. N/m2

A 26.3−mW laser beam of diameter 2.16 mm is reflected at normal incidence by a perfectly reflecting mirror. Calculate the radiation pressure on the mirror. N/m2

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A 26.3 − m W laser beam of diameter 2.16 m m is reflected at normal incidence by a perfectly reflecting mirror. Calculate the radiation pressure on the mirror. N / m 2

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