The Sun Is a Slightly Variable Star

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Sun is a slightly variable star.What if the surface temperature of the Sun were to increase from 6 000 K to 6 100 K,what would be the increase in total power radiated assuming no other changes such as radius or emissivity?

• A)1.6%
• B)6.8%
• C)3.4%
• D)14%

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