Concept explainers
(a)
The time for which the sun must shine in order to release energy produced by the mass-energy conversion of a carbon
(a)
Answer to Problem 9Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The sun’s luminosity is
Formula used:
Time taken in seconds is given as:
Here,
Einstein’s mass-energy conversion:
Where, E is the energy release from the mass of m and c is speed of light.
Explanation:
Calculating the energy released mass-energy conversion of a carbon atom:
Replace
Recalling the expression for time:
Substituting
Conclusion:
The sun must shine
(b)
The time for which the sun must shine in order to release energy produced by the mass-energy conversion of 1 kg substance. The sun’s luminosity is
(b)
Answer to Problem 9Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The sun’s luminosity is
Formula used:
Time taken in seconds is given as:
Here,
Einstein’s mass-energy conversion:
Where, E is the energy release from the mass of m and c is
Explanation:
Calculating the energy released mass-energy conversion of a carbon atom:
Replace
Recalling the expression for the time:
Substituting
Conclusion:
The sun must shine for
(c)
The time for which the sun must shine in order to release energy, produced by the mass-energy conversion of Earth with mass
(c)
Answer to Problem 9Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The sun’s luminosity is
Formula used:
Time taken in seconds is given as:
Here,
Einstein’s mass-energy conversion:
Where, E is the energy release from the mass of m and c is speed of light.
Explanation:
Calculating the energy released mass-energy conversion of a carbon atom:
Replace
Recalling the expression for time:
Substituting
Conclusion:
The sun must shine for
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