Using the inverse square law, find the solar flux at perihelion (0.983 AU) and at aphelion (1.017 AU). Recall that the solar flux at 1 AU is 1370 Watts/m2. How much higher is the solar flux at perihelion than at aphelion today? How much warmer is the effective radiating temperature of Earth at perihelion than at the aphelion?

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