Section 2: Blackbody radiation and effective temperature Flashcards by Harry Chapman

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What is the effective temeprature?

A

The temperature of a star were it to be a blackbody

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What is the equation for effective temperature?

A

σT_eff⁴=L/4πR_*²

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What are emission lines?

A

Produced by hot, less dense gas
Deexcitation of electrons gives off photons

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