k' 2) (a) Calculate the coefficient of reflection (in terms of index of refraction) k of a plane electromagnetic wave which hits the glass with index of (b) If the refraction n from a vacuum via normal incidence. intensity of the wave is I, calculate the radiation pressure acting on the plane. Ignore the interference effect.

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(80, Ho) (8, 4o)
k"
2) (a) Calculate the coefficient of reflection (in terms of index of refraction)
of a plane electromagnetic wave which hits the glass with index of
refraction n from a vacuum via normal incidence.
(b) If the
intensity of the wave is I, calculate the radiation pressure acting on the
plane. Ignore the interference effect.
Transcribed Image Text:(80, Ho) (8, 4o) k" 2) (a) Calculate the coefficient of reflection (in terms of index of refraction) of a plane electromagnetic wave which hits the glass with index of refraction n from a vacuum via normal incidence. (b) If the intensity of the wave is I, calculate the radiation pressure acting on the plane. Ignore the interference effect.
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