Emitted radiation and absorbed solar radiation

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Jupiter's black body temperature is 125K, which is 20K higher than expected from absorbed solar radiation. To calculate the ratio of emitted radiation to absorbed solar radiation, the Stefan-Boltzmann law is applicable. The formula W = sigma * area * temp^4 can be simplified by focusing on the irradiance ratio, eliminating the area factor. The key is to compare the fourth power of the temperatures involved. This approach will provide the necessary ratio for Jupiter's radiation dynamics.
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Jupiter has a black body temperature of 125K, but this is 20 K higher than the temperature that would be calculated from absorbed solar radiation alone. From this information, calculate the ratio of emitted radiation to absorbed solar radiation on Jupiter.

I started using

W = sigma * area * temp^4

Is that of any help?
Or are they any hints that I might try to start with?
 
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Richmondh2o said:
Jupiter has a black body temperature of 125K, but this is 20 K higher than the temperature that would be calculated from absorbed solar radiation alone. From this information, calculate the ratio of emitted radiation to absorbed solar radiation on Jupiter.

I started using

W = sigma * area * temp^4

Is that of any help?
Or are they any hints that I might try to start with?

Stefan–Boltzmann law is correct.
No need to include area; just use the ratio of the two in terms of their irradiance, comparing the 4th power of the temperature of the two.
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