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A planet having average surface temperature T0 at an average distance d from the sun. Assuming that the planet receives radiant energy from the sun only and it loses radiant
energy only from the surface and neglecting all other atmospheric effects we conclude:

a
T0∞d2
b
T0∞d-2
c
T0∞d12
d
T0∞d-12

detailed solution

Correct option is

Solar constant =σ(4πRsun2)Tsun44πd2=σT04⇒T0∞d-12

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