The distance between Planet X and a star is 1.8 x 1011 m. At the surface of Planet X, the average intensity of the radiation from the star is 13440 W/m2. If the star radiates isotropically, which of the following is the average power of the star?

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The distance between Planet X and a star is 1.8 x 1011 m. At the surface of Planet X, the average intensity of the radiation from the star is 13440 W/m2. If the star radiates isotropically, which of the following is the average power of the star?

a. 7.64 x 1024 W

b. 5.47 x 1027 W

c. 9.69 x 1026 W

d.4.95 x 1028 W

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