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Chapter 31, Problem 43GP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 43GP
Estimate the rms electric field in the sunlight that hits Mars. Knowing that the Earth receives about 1350 W/m2 and that Mars is 1.52 times farther from the Sun (on average) than is the Earth.
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QUESTION:
Problem 43GP
Estimate the rms electric field in the sunlight that hits Mars. Knowing that the Earth receives about 1350 W/m2 and that Mars is 1.52 times farther from the Sun (on average) than is the Earth.
ANSWER:
Solution 43GP
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We have I = P / (4 * * r2) , where P is the power, I is the Intensity, r is distance.
Power radiates from sun in spherically. Power of sun is constant.
So for Earth IE = P / (4 * * rE2)
For Mars IM = P / (4 * * rM2