What is the intensity of solar radiation

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The sun radiates energy at a rate of 3.86*10^26 W. Its radius is 7.0*10^8m. If the distance from the earth to the sun is 1.5*10^11m, what is the intensity of solar radiation at the top of the earths atmosphere?

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