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Chapter 14 Problem 49GP

Question

(a) Find the total power radiated into space by the Sun, assuming it to be a perfect emitter at \(T=5500 \mathrm{~K}\). The Sun's radius is \(7.0 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m}\).

(b) From this, determine the power per unit area arriving at the Earth, \(1.5 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~m}\) away (Fig. ).

Solution

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Concept:

The total power radiated into space by the Sun can be calculated by using Stefan's law. Mathematical expression of Stefan’s law is:

e - the emissivity of the medium,

a - Stefan's constant,

A - cross sectional area,

T - a temperature of the Sun.

To calculate the power per unit area arriving at the Earth we need to divide the total radiated power with a spherical surface with the Sun at the center.

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Title Physics: Principles with Applications 6 
Author Douglas C. Giancoli
ISBN 9780130606204

Solved: (a) Estimate the total power radiated into space

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