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ERIC Number: EJ442006
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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If the Sun Were a Light Bulb.
Adney, Kenneth J.
Physics Teacher, v29 n2 p96-97 Feb 1991
An activity in which students compare the sun's brightness with that of a light bulb of known luminosity (in watts) to determine the luminosity of the sun is presented. As an extension, the luminosity value that the student obtains for the sun can also be used to estimate the sun's surface temperature. (KR)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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