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Planetary Temperatures

Reading

A reading that discusses the blackbody emission properties of the Sun and planets, describes the calculation of planetary temperatures by using the Stefan-Boltzmann Law, and explains the effect of atmospheres on planetary temperatures.

Students will learn to apply the Stefan-Boltzmann equation to determine the total energy flux emitted by the Sun’s surface and will discuss the difference between observed and predicted planetary temperatures.

Use this tool to help your students find answers to:

  1. What parameters determine the amount of energy received by a planet from the sun?
  2. What is the effect of atmospheres on the temperatures of various planets in our solar system?
About Tool
Tool Name Energy Balance and Planetary Temperature
Discipline Physics, Earth Sciences 
Topic(s) in Discipline Planck’s Law, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Temperature and Peak Wavelength, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Planetary Temperatures, Solar Energy, Blackbody Radiation, Earth’s Climate
Climate Topic Planetary Energy Balance, Climate and the Atmosphere 
Type of tool Reading
Grade Level High School, Undergraduate
Location Global
Language English
Translation      –
Developed by American Chemical Society (ACS)
Hosted at American Chemical Society (ACS)
Link
Access Online
Computer Skills Basic

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