PsychoDash
Oct2-11, 02:06 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
"Determine a surface temperature value for the Sun from the angular diameter of the Sun and the solar constant."
2. Relevant equations
L=4π(R^2)σT^4
3. The attempt at a solution
At this point my only stumbling block is I don't understand the relationship between the solar constant and luminosity.
edit: Is it as simple as multiplying by the square of the distance?
"Determine a surface temperature value for the Sun from the angular diameter of the Sun and the solar constant."
2. Relevant equations
L=4π(R^2)σT^4
3. The attempt at a solution
At this point my only stumbling block is I don't understand the relationship between the solar constant and luminosity.
edit: Is it as simple as multiplying by the square of the distance?