Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Exercises and Problems - Page 311: 73

Answer

44 Degrees Kelvin

Work Step by Step

We know the following equation, which is equation 16.9: $P=e\sigma AT^4$ Since it is a black body, we know that e is equal to one. Thus, we find: $T = (\frac{P}{\sigma A })^.25 = (\frac{.876}{4\times5.67\times10^{-8} })^.25=44.33 K$
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