Concept explainers
(a)
The average temperature on the planet.
(a)
Answer to Problem 43QP
The average temperature on the planet is
Explanation of Solution
The black body temperature of a planet is given by,
Here,
All factors except the albedo are equal so that the change in temperature compared with zero albedo is given by,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the average temperature on the planet is
(b)
The average temperature on the planet if its albedo were
(b)
Answer to Problem 43QP
The average temperature on the planet is
Explanation of Solution
The black body temperature of a planet is given by,
Here,
All factors except the albedo are equal so that the change in temperature compared with zero albedo is given by,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the average temperature on the planet is
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