My question was question 3. The energy Balance Equation is used to calculate the average temperature of the Earth in Kelvins. First I solved it symbolically then with numbers.
S/4 (1-A)/εσ = εσTe^4/εσ –>
1/4^[S/4εσ(1-A)] = [Te^4]^1/4 –>
[S/4εσ(1-A)]^1/4=Te
S=Solar Constant=1370 w/m^2/k^4
A=Albedo=3
ε=Epsilon=1
σ=sigma=5.67×10^-8
[(1370)(1-.3)/4(1)(5.67x10^-8)]^1/4 = Te –>
Te = 255 Kelvins
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As far as southern california ski areas go, I like Mammoth the best. Even though it’s not in southern California, it’s still the best. I actually learned to ski in Big Bear, Snow Summit to be more specific, and it was not really fun. I remember getting there and it was super crowded and it was raining. RAINING of all things. It also hailed up there too and when I decided to leave, it started to snow. IT MAKES NO SENSE!!! Anyway, Mammoth is still the best. Even better is June. Seriously, NO PEOPLE. I kid you not. It is awesome. Sure it is a far drive, but well worth it.
This is Jamie by the way.
