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Date November 2009 Marks available 1 Reference code 09N.1.SL.TZ0.29
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
Command term Question number 29 Adapted from N/A

Question

Venus and Earth may be regarded as behaving as black bodies. The mean temperature at the surface of Venus is about 600 K and at the surface of Earth is about 300 K. Which of the following is the best estimate for the ratio power radiated per unit area on Earthpower radiated per unit area on Venus?

A.     12

B.     14

C.     18

D.     116

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 8: Energy production » 8.2 – Thermal energy transfer
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