Definitions
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 pressureHypernyms (Closely Related)
force per unit areapressurepressure levelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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."
