A question on electromagnetic waves (I think)

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Spherical dust grains in the Solar System will be repelled by the Sun if their radius is less than a critical radius, while larger grains will be attracted. To determine the critical radius, one must consider the gravitational force exerted by the Sun and the radiation pressure from its luminosity. The mass of the Sun is 2x10^30 kg, its luminosity is 4x10^26 W, and the density of the dust grains is approximately 10^3 kg/m^3. The approach involves obtaining equations for gravitational attraction and photon repulsion, then equating them to find the critical radius. This problem requires a solid understanding of gravitational and electromagnetic forces to solve effectively.
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"Show that spherical dust grains within the Solar System which have a radius less than a critical radius r will be repelled by the sun, whilst those with a radius greater than r will be attracted towards it. Calculate r given that the mass of the sun is 2x10^30kg, its luminosity is 4x10^26W and the density of the dust grains is of order 10^3kgm^-3. (Neglect the pressure exerted by the Solar Wind).


If possible, I'd like an explanation on how to approach this problem, but not a full answer, as I'd rather do the working, etc myself (I can't really learn just by copying, I take information in a lot better by practicing applications). I just don't really know where to start with it.

Thanks!
 
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