Question: A scientist decides to float a small vantablack ( i . e . , totally absorbing ) sphere at a distance R immediately above an

A scientist decides to float a small vantablack (i.e., totally absorbing) sphere at a distance R immediately above an isotropic point source of light, so that its radiation pressure will exert an 10 Physics 122(P) Final Exam Fall 2023 upward radiation force to match the downward gravitational force on the sphere. The sphere has density and radius r R.[Hint: the area of the spheres shadow is A = r 2](a)(4 pts) Whats the luminosity L required of the light source? (b)(2 pts) Even if such a source were made, why would the support of the sphere be unstable? (c)(2 pts) If the scientist were to use a reflective coating of aluminum (i.e., a totally reflecting surface) instead of vantablack, what would be the required luminosity?

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