← Topic 25

Structured practice

Attempt each visible question before revealing its worked solution.

QUESTION 1

Luminosity

Explain the difference between luminosity and radiant flux intensity.

QUESTION 2

Inverse square

A source moves from d to 4d. Find intensity factor.

QUESTION 3

Standard candle

L=5.0×10²⁹ W and F=1.0×10⁻¹¹ W m⁻². Find d.

QUESTION 4

Wien's law

A star peaks at 725 nm. Find T.

QUESTION 5

Stefan–Boltzmann

Temperature doubles at fixed radius. Find luminosity factor.

QUESTION 6

Redshift

A 656 nm line is observed at 689 nm. Find z.

QUESTION 7

Hubble law

H₀=68 km s⁻¹ Mpc⁻¹ and v=6800 km s⁻¹. Find d.

QUESTION 8

Big Bang

State two independent pieces of expansion evidence.