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Homework Statement
The Earth receives on average about 390 W m−2 of radiant thermal energy from the Sun, averaged over the whole of the Earth. It radiates an equal amount back into space, maintaining a thermal equilibrium that keeps the average temperature on Earth the same. Assuming the Earth is a perfect emitter of radiant energy (e = 1), estimate the average surface temperature of the Earth in °C
Homework Equations
P = eσAT^4
P ∝ T^4
λmaxT = 2.898 × 10−3 m K
3. Attempt
I've tried all these formulas, but I'm not getting anywhere. Am I supposed to know the surface area of the Earth because I feel like it's impossible without it