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Earn 100

The radiant flux intensity F of light from a lamp at a distance of 10 cm is 0.32 W m-2. Calculate F from the same lamp at a distance of 15 cm. State any assumption(s) you make.

Important Questions on Astronomy and Cosmology

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Use data from Table to determine, to two significant figures:

(a) the distance of Sirius from the Earth in metres.

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Use data from Table to determine to two significant figures the luminosity (in W) of Canopus.

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Use data from Table to determine, to two significant figures the luminosity (in W) of Vega.

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Use data from table to determine two significant figures the radiant flux intensity measured at the Earth from Sirius.

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Use data from Table to determine, to two significant figures the radiant flux intensity measured at the Earth from  Alpha Centauri.

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This question is about Sirius and Arcturus. With the help of calculations and data from Table, show that Sirius is brighter than Arcturus.

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The radiant flux intensity from a star measured at the Earth is 2.7×10-9 W m-2. The luminosity of the star is 1300Lo. Calculate the distance of this star from the Earth in metres.
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(a) A student conducted the experiment from Practical Activity. The results from the experiment are shown below:x=300 mm  d=3 mm

Use this data to estimate the diameter of the Sun.