Date | May 2013 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 13M.3.SL.TZ1.14 |
Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
Command term | Label | Question number | 14 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
This question is about the properties of a star.
The peak in the radiation spectrum of a star X is at a wavelength of 300 nm.
Show that the surface temperature of star X is about 10000 K.
The radius of star X is 4.5 RS where RS is the radius of the Sun. The surface temperature of the Sun is 5.7×103 K.
Determine the ratio luminosityofstarXluminosityoftheSun.
On the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram, label the position of star X with the letter X.
Markscheme
T=2.9×10−33.0×10−7;
9700 (K);
LXLS=σrx2Tx4σrS2TS4;
=4.52×9700457004;
=170;
Accept answers that use T = 10000(K) to give an answer of 190.
X marked correctly within range shown;
Examiners report
Was very well done in general.
Many answered (b) well, but a large minority made mistakes with powers or tried to evaluate both luminosities then find the ratio and failed in the process. A lot of poor algebra and messy working was evident.
Was well done in general.