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The temperature of a star is 4990 K. Calculate the power per unit area radiated by the star in 519 nm to 525 nm range. (a) 0.230 MW/m (b) 0.384 MW/m (c) 0.390 MW/m2 (d) 0.220 MW/m2

Astronomy

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Chapter5: Radiation And Spectra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 46E: What is the temperature of a star whose maximum light is emitted at a wavelength of 290 nm?

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The temperature of a star is 4990 K. Calculate the power per unit area radiated by the star
in 519 nm to 525 nm range.
(a) 0.230 MW/m
(b) 0.384 MW/m
(c) 0.390 MW/m2
(d) 0.220 MW/m2

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