Assume that the Sun approximates a blackbody. If the peak
emission wavelength of the Sun is...
Assume that the Sun approximates a blackbody. If the peak
emission wavelength of the Sun is 512 nm, determine: (a) the
surface temperature of the Sun, (b) the total power radiated by the
Sun, and (c) the intensity of sunlight at the edge of the
atmosphere of the Earth?
In an X-ray burster, the surface of a neutron star 10 km in
radius is heated...
In an X-ray burster, the surface of a neutron star 10 km in
radius is heated to a temperature of 3 ×
107 K. (a) Determine the wavelength of maximum
emission of the heated surface, assuming it radiates as a
blackbody. In what part of the electromagnetic spectrum does this
lie? (b) Find the luminosity of the heated neutron star. Give your
answer in watts and in terms of the luminosity of the Sun. How does
this compare with the...
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...
Assuming that your surface temperature is 97.7 F and that you
are an ideal blackbody radiator...
Assuming that your surface temperature is 97.7 F and that you
are an ideal blackbody radiator (you are close), find
(a) the wavelength at which your spectral radiancy
is maximum, (b) the power at which you emit
thermal radiation in a wavelength range of 1.00 nm at that
wavelength, from a surface area of 4.10 cm2, and
(c) the corresponding rate at which you emit
photons from that area. Using a wavelength of 500 nm (in the
visible range), (d)...
Blackbody Radiation, Wein’s Law, and BrightnessIt is believed
that some white dwarf stars could host planets....
Blackbody Radiation, Wein’s Law, and BrightnessIt is believed
that some white dwarf stars could host planets.
(a) If the white dwarf has a luminosity ofLW D= 10−2L, how far
from it must one of its’ planets besuch that the planet receives
the same flux as the Earth does from our Sun (FEarth=
1360W/m2)?
(b) If this white dwarf has a surface temperature ofTeff= 15000
K, then what is the peak wavelengthof its’ blackbody radiation?
(c) Sketch the blackbody radiation curve...
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...
Do not solve the following question
numerically unless specifically asked to do so. The flux from...
Do not solve the following question
numerically unless specifically asked to do so. The flux from the
Sun’s surface is given by L(sun)= 4πR(sun)^2 σT(sun)^4 , where
T(sun) is the temperature on the Sun’s surface.
(a) What Is the incident luminosity
from the Sun seen on Earth’s surface?
(b) Only a part of the luminosity
incident on Earth’s surface is reflected back. The fraction of
radiation reflected from Earth’s surface, or albedo, is given by A.
The other part is...