Savchenko Problem 13.4.17

Physics · optics

Problem

A vessel containing 100 g of water is placed in the focus of a spherical mirror. What should be the diameter of the mirror so that the water boils away in 1 min if the mirror is pointed directly at the Sun? The energy flux density from the Sun is 0.14 W/cm². Losses should be ignored.

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