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Solar constant for Earth is 2.0 cal per cm^2 per minute. [1 cal=4.2...

Solar constant for Earth is 2.0 cal per cm2\mathrm{cm}^2 per minute. [1cal=4.2 J][1 \mathrm{cal}=4.2 \mathrm{~J}]. Angular diameter of the Sun (as seen from the Earth) is 1∘2\frac{1^{{}^{{}^{\circ}}}}{2} (= half a degree). Treating Sun as a black body, its surface temperature is estimated to be nearly

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  1. A6000 K
  2. B5800 K
  3. C5800 K
  4. D6200 K

Correct answer

A. 6000 K

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