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RADIATION PRESSURE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Radiation Pressure.

Radiation Pressure - as a noun

The minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corpuscular-radiation pressure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force per unit areapressure10pressure level
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Example Sentences

"The concept of radiation pressure was introduced by James Clerk Maxwell in the 19th century."
"The solar sails of spacecraft utilize radiation pressure from the Sun to propel themselves."
"Scientists are studying the effects of radiation pressure on interstellar dust particles."
"The force of radiation pressure is responsible for the tails of comets pointing away from the Sun."
"Astronomers use the measurement of radiation pressure to study stellar dynamics."
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