Standard Candles and Stellar Radii
 

Standard Candles and Stellar Radii problem 3


The Sun has a radius of and a surface temperature of . Light from the Sun is observed to have a peak intensity at a wavelength of .


  • Calculate the luminosity of the Sun. Give a unit with your answer.


  • Another star emits radiation that has a peak intensity at a wavelength of . Determine the surface temperature of this star.


 

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