Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
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Author: SERWAY, Raymond A.; Jewett, John W.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The correct statement for the type of the sheets to maximize the radiation pressure on the sails of a spacecraft using solar sailing.

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