The average temperature on the earth is about 16°C = 289K. Suppose the sun became 6% hotter than it is now. What would you expect the average temperature of the earth to be in Celsius? Hint: work in the absolute scale and then change to Celsius   Question 2 options:   1°C   33 °C   42 °C   17°C

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The average temperature on the earth is about 16°C = 289K.

Suppose the sun became 6% hotter than it is now. What would you expect the average temperature of the earth to be in Celsius?

Hint: work in the absolute scale and then change to Celsius

 

Question 2 options:

 

1°C

 

33 °C

 

42 °C

 

17°C

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