2. Two thin partially silvered glass plates are rigidly joined at an angle 45°. The structure is placed in gravity free region and a short light pulse is made to incident on the structure as shown. Coefficient of reflection of light from each plate is p for all angles of incidence. Find the direction of the total force of light pressure on the plate. 45 45%

2. Two thin partially silvered glass plates are rigidly joined at an angle 45°. The structure is placed in gravity free region and a short light pulse is made to incident on the structure as shown. Coefficient of reflection of light from each plate is p for all angles of incidence. Find the direction of the total force of light pressure on the plate. 45 45%

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337553292

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter34: The Nature Of Light And The Principles Of Ray Optics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25P

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