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The earth receives solar radiation, at a rate of 8.2 J cm−2min−1. Assuming that the sun radiates like a blackbody, calculate the surface temperature of the sun. The angle subtended by the sun on the earth is 0.53∘ and the Stefan's constant σ=5.67×10−8Wm−2K−4 . |
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Answer» The earth receives solar radiation, at a rate of 8.2 J cm−2min−1. Assuming that the sun radiates like a blackbody, calculate the surface temperature of the sun. The angle subtended by the sun on the earth is 0.53∘ and the Stefan's constant σ=5.67×10−8Wm−2K−4 . |
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