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What physical quantity does luminosity (LLL) represent for a star?
A
The energy per unit area received from the star.
B
The total energy received by an observer each second.
C
The total power emitted as electromagnetic radiation.
D
The surface temperature of the star’s emitting layer.
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Luminosity, intensity and distance Flashcards
21 flashcards on Edexcel A Level Physics Luminosity, intensity and distance: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.