The wavelength of peak emission from any star is related to the
temperature of its photosphere...
The wavelength of peak emission from any star is related to the
temperature of its photosphere (i.e., the emitting surface) by
Wien’s Law, given by λ = 2,900/T, where λ is the wavelength in
micrometers (1 µm = 10-6 m), and T is the temperature of the star
in Kelvin (see textbook’s figure 3.27 for help). Answer the
following questions using the above equation.
2.1. The most massive star ever observed is a Wolf-Rayet
type-star, named R136a1. It is so...
Betelgeuse Written Homework
The spherical star Betelgeuse has the following
properties:
peak wavelength = 807 nm...
Betelgeuse Written Homework
The spherical star Betelgeuse has the following
properties:
peak wavelength = 807 nm
radius = 6.3E11 m
mass = 2.31E31 kg
distance to Earth = 6.85E18 m
emissivity = 1
Determine the following based on the above information and relevant
equations:
a) Temperature of the light-emitting surface of Betelgeuse, assumed
constant (as an aside, note that there isn't really a single
temperature of a star).
b) Power of Betelgeuse.
c) Intensity of light from Betelgeuse reaching Earth...
Parallax angle for a star is 195 mas. Its surface temperature is
7500 K and diameter...
Parallax angle for a star is 195 mas. Its surface temperature is
7500 K and diameter of 4 times solar radius. Calculate apparent
magnitude , absolute magnitude, luminosity, wavelength of peak
emission and flux received on surface of the earth.
9/ The star Betelgeuse has a wavelength of maximum
emission of 923.5 nm, whereas the star...
9/ The star Betelgeuse has a wavelength of maximum
emission of 923.5 nm, whereas the star Bellatrix has a wavelength
of maximum emission of 131.8 nm. Which star is colder
A/ more info
B/ Bellatrix
C/ Betelgeuse
D/ same temperature
10/ Which of the following correctly lists the spectral
sequence of stars in order of decreasing surface
temperature?
A/ O,B,A,F,G,K,M
B/ M,K,G,F,A,B,O
C/ O,M,K,G,F,B,A
D/ A,B,F,G,K,M,O
11/ How is a star assigned its spectral
type?
A/ The star’s spectrum is...
A bright star 20 light-years away emits violet light with
wavelength of 380 nm as seen...
A bright star 20 light-years away emits violet light with
wavelength of 380 nm as seen from the earth. A spaceship is covered
with tinanium on its surface, whose work function is 4.3 eV.
a) When the spaceship is stationed on earth, determine whether
photoelectrons are ejected from the spaceship due to the violet
starlight. If so, compute their maximum kinetic energy.
b) The spaceship has just departed earth (with negligible travel
distance so far) and is flying towards the...