Temperature of a planet a distance from sun

In summary, the conversation is about estimating the temperature of a spinning, shiny red planet located at a distance of 130 billion km from the sun. The speaker mentions using a simple heat balance equation and the Wien displacement law to make the estimation. They also provide some information about the planet's albedo and the sun's temperature and radius. The conversation ends with a request for help in using an equation found on the internet.
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Homework Statement


Hi,
A spinning shiny red-appearing planet at 130 billion km from the sun, has a diameter of 1700km.
Estimate temperature of planet using simple heat balance equation.
Estimate also the temperature obtained by Wien displacement law.


Homework Equations


I've been given no equations, but I know that shiny planets have an Albedo =1, and the wavelength or red = 650nm, which is useful for the Wien law [tex]\lambda[/tex]=b/T, where T is kelvin and b = 2.9x10^-3

Temp of sun = 5800k
Rad of sun = 6.96x10^8

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know what equation there is to use! I've looked on the internet and gotten this eq.

Tp = Ts((Rs/D^2)^(0.5))

where Tp is temperature of planet, Ts of sun, Rs radius of sun, D distance to planet.
help!
 
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What is the temperature of a planet that is a certain distance from the sun?

The temperature of a planet is affected by its distance from the sun. The closer a planet is to the sun, the higher its temperature will be. This is because the planet receives more direct sunlight and heat from the sun.

How does the distance from the sun affect the temperature of a planet?

The temperature of a planet is affected by the inverse-square law, which means that as the distance from the sun increases, the intensity of sunlight decreases. This results in a lower temperature on the planet.

What is the relationship between temperature and distance from the sun?

The relationship between temperature and distance from the sun is an inverse one. As the distance from the sun increases, the temperature decreases. This is due to the decrease in intensity of sunlight at greater distances.

What other factors besides distance from the sun can affect the temperature of a planet?

The temperature of a planet can also be affected by its atmosphere, composition, and rotation. A thicker atmosphere can trap more heat, while a thinner atmosphere can lead to cooler temperatures. The composition of the planet, such as the amount of greenhouse gases, can also play a role in its temperature. And a planet's rotation can affect how much sunlight it receives and how evenly that heat is distributed.

How does the temperature of a planet at a certain distance from the sun compare to other planets?

The temperature of a planet at a certain distance from the sun can vary greatly depending on other factors, such as those mentioned above. For example, Venus is closer to the sun than Earth, but its thick atmosphere and high levels of greenhouse gases result in a much higher temperature. Meanwhile, Mars is farther from the sun than Earth, but its thin atmosphere and lower levels of greenhouse gases result in a much colder temperature.

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