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Homework Statement
Consider a star with a density distribution ⍴ = ⍴_0(R/r), where R is the star’s outer radius. The star’s
luminosity is L, and all of its energy is generated in a small region near r = 0. Outside that region the heat flow is constant.
a) Find the surface temperature of the star T_s assuming a black body.
b) Assuming the opacity is dominated by electron scattering at all radii (i.e., a constant κ_es), solve for the temperature as a function of radius inside the star, excluding the energy-generating region.
(Hint: the algebra will be easier if you rewrite the heat flow in terms of Ts.)
Homework Equations
L=AσT^4
L=M^3.5 (not too sure about this one)
The Attempt at a Solution
a)
Im given a density profile and so i find the mass
m(r)=∫4πR2ρ_0 (R/r)dr (since we're finding the surface temperature I figured the limits will be from 0→R
therefore M=2πR3ρ0
then I sub in the the 2 equations in the relevant equations part and M from above:
L=Aσ(T^4)=M^3.5=(2πR3ρ0)^3.5
and then rearrange to find T (I don't get anything simple/neat so that throws me off a little)
Im wondering if this method is wrong in tackling this problem.
b)
im lost on this part of the question, any help will be appreciated
thanks!