The wavelength of maximum intensity of the sun's radiation is observed to be near 5 x 102 nm. Assume Earth to be a blackbody. a) Calculate the sun's surface temperature. b) Calculate the energy received by Earth each day from the sun. Calculate the power per unit area emitted from the sun's surface.

The wavelength of maximum intensity of the sun's radiation is observed to be near 5 x 102 nm. Assume Earth to be a blackbody. a) Calculate the sun's surface temperature. b) Calculate the energy received by Earth each day from the sun. Calculate the power per unit area emitted from the sun's surface.

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