What Is the Ratio of the Light Energy That Falls

question 230

Multiple Choice

What is the ratio of the light energy that falls on a unit area of Mercury's surface compared to that falling on a unit area of Earth's Moon if Mercury is at 0.4 au and the Moon is at 1.0 au from the Sun?

• A) 1
• B) 6.25
• C) 2.5
• D) 16

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Definitions:

Methyl β-D-Glucopyranoside

A methyl ether derivative of glucose where the hydroxy group at the anomeric carbon is replaced with a methyl group, forming a β-configuration.

Acetic Anhydride

A chemical compound with the formula (CH3CO)2O, used as a reagent in organic synthesis for the acetylation of alcohols or amines.

Time-series Data

Data points collected or recorded at successive times, often with equal intervals between them.

Cross-sectional Data

A type of data collected by observing many subjects at the same point of time or without regard to differences in time.