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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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of core operations before other expenses.

LIFO Method

A cost flow assumption for inventory that treats the last items added to inventory as the first ones to be sold, generally affecting tax liabilities and reported profits.

Decreasing Unit Costs

The reduction in the cost per unit that occurs due to increased production, also known as economies of scale.

LIFO Inventory Method

An approach to inventory valuation where the most recently produced items are recorded as sold first.