Concept explainers
(a)
The duration for which the Sun should shine to release energy having an amount equal to that produced by the complete mass-to-energy conversion of a carbon atom.
Answer to Problem 9Q
The duration for which the Sun should shine is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The luminosity of the Sun is
The mass of the carbon atom is
Formula Used:
The duration for which the Sun should shine is given by
Here,
Einstein’s mass-energy relation is given by
Calculations:
The energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence is calculated as
The duration for which the Sun should shine is calculated as
Conclusion:
The duration for which the Sun should shine to release energy having an amount equal to that produced by the complete mass-to-energy conversion of a carbon atom is
(b)
The duration for which the Sun should shine to release energy having an amount equal to that produced by the complete mass-to-energy conversion of
Answer to Problem 9Q
The duration for which the Sun should shine is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The luminosity of the Sun is
The mass of the substance is
Formula Used:
The duration for which the Sun should shine is given by
Here,
Einstein’s mass-energy relation is given by
Calculations:
The energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence is calculated as
The duration for which the Sun should shine is calculated as
Conclusion:
The duration for which the Sun should shine to release energy having an amount equal to that produced by the complete mass-to-energy conversion of
(c)
The duration for which the Sun should shine to release energy having an amount equal to that produced by the complete mass-to-energy conversion of Earth.
Answer to Problem 9Q
The duration for which the Sun should shine is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The luminosity of the Sun is
The mass of the Earth is
Formula Used:
The duration for which the Sun should shine is given by
Here,
Einstein’s mass-energy relation is given by
Calculations:
The energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence is calculated as
The duration for which the Sun should shine is calculated as
Conclusion:
The duration for which the Sun should shine to release energy having an amount equal to that produced by the complete mass-to-energy conversion of Earth is
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