A flashlight emits 2.5 W of light. As the light leaves the flashlight in one direction, a reaction force is exerted on the flashlight in the opposite direction. Estimate the size of this reaction force.
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5 \) W (power of the flashlight) and \( v = 3 \times 10^8 \) m/s (speed of light). Show more…
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