Advice needed: Astronomy radiation problem

In summary, the person is seeking help with calculating the flux at point P for a sphere, infinite plane, and square surface with uniform brightness B. They are asking for guidance or assistance in solving this problem and have provided relevant information. They may also need to show an attempt at solving the problem.
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snowflakita78
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Homework Statement
Calculate the flux at point P located at a distance r from the centre of a sphere with uniform brightness, B. Idem for an infinite plane with the same brightness B. And the same for a square surface with side L.
Relevant Equations
N/A
Hi! I’m really struggling to solve the last part of this problem, from where it says “Idem for an infinite plane with the same brightness B. And the same for a square surface with side L.”.

Could anyone please help or point me in the right direction? Thank you so much in advance!
 
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snowflakita78 said:
Homework Statement:: Calculate the flux at point P located at a distance r from the centre of a sphere with uniform brightness, B. Idem for an infinite plane with the same brightness B. And the same for a square surface with side L.
Relevant Equations:: N/A

Hi! I’m really struggling to solve the last part of this problem, from where it says “Idem for an infinite plane with the same brightness B. And the same for a square surface with side L.”.

Could anyone please help or point me in the right direction? Thank you so much in advance!
Per forum rules, you must show some attempt.
Can you write a suitable integral?
 

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