An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 10.7

The Sun — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · virial-theorem-solar-temperature

Problem

By invoking the virial theorem (Eq. 2.46), make a crude estimate of an ``average'' temperature for the Sun. Is your result consistent with other estimates obtained in Chapter 10? Why or why not?

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