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Problem
A star can be modeled as a spherical blackbody that emits
3.9
×
10
26
W
3.9\times10^{26}\,\text{W}
3.9
×
1
0
26
W
and has a peak-emission wavelength of
520
nm
520\,\text{nm}
520
nm
. Determine the star’s radius. (Use
σ
=
5.67
×
10
−
8
W
m
−
2
K
−
4
\sigma = 5.67\times10^{-8}\,\text{W\,m}^{-2}\,\text{K}^{-4}
σ
=
5.67
×
1
0
−
8
W
m
−
2
K
−
4
and
b
=
2.90
×
10
−
3
m
K
b = 2.90\times10^{-3}\,\text{m\,K}
b
=
2.90
×
1
0
−
3
m
K
.)
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