Use data from Table 31.1 to determine, to two significant figures: a. The distance of Sirius from

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Use data from Table 31.1 to determine, to two significant figures:
a. The distance of Sirius from the Earth in metres.
b. The luminosity (in W) of
i. Canopus
ii. Vega.
c. The radiant flux intensity measured at the Earth from:
i. Sirius
ii. Alpha Centauri.

Where necessary, take:
L⊙ = 3.83 × 1026 W
1 ly ≈ 9.5 × 1015 m

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Cambridge International AS And A Level Physics Coursebook

ISBN: 9781108859035

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Authors: David Sang, Graham Jones, Gurinder Chadha, Richard Woodside

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