1. a. How many kilograms of coal would be required to supply the energy needs of the U.S. for 1 year? b. Suppose we could somehow capture all of energy released by the sun for just 1 second. Would this energy be enough to supply U.S. energy needs for a year? Use calculations to justify your answer.

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### Selected Energy Comparisons (Table 3.1)

| Item                                                              | Energy (joules)      |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Energy released by metabolism of 1 average candy bar              | 1 x 10^6             |
| Energy needed for 1 hour of running (adult)                       | 4 x 10^6             |
| Energy released by burning 1 liter of oil                         | 1.2 x 10^7           |
| Electrical energy used in an average home daily                   | 5 x 10^7             |
| Energy released by burning 1 kilogram of coal                     | 1.6 x 10^7           |
| Energy released by fission of 1 kilogram of uranium-235           | 5.6 x 10^13          |
| Energy released by fusion of hydrogen in 1 liter of water         | 6.9 x 10^13          |
| U.S. annual energy consumption                                    | 1.0 x 10^20          |
| World annual energy consumption                                   | 5.3 x 10^20          |
| Annual energy generation of Sun                                   | 1 x 10^34            |


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1. **How many kilograms of coal would be required to supply the energy needs of the U.S. for 1 year?** 

2. **Suppose we could somehow capture all of the energy released by the sun for just 1 second. Would this energy be enough to supply U.S. energy needs for a year? Use calculations to justify your answer.**

**Graph or Diagram Explanation**: 
The provided table is a comparative chart listing the energy released by various activities and sources in joules. It compares the energy output of metabolism, physical activities, burning of fuels, daily domestic electrical consumption, nuclear processes (both fission and fusion), and the annual energy consumption of the U.S. and the world. It culminates with the enormous energy output of the sun per year. No graphical data or additional diagrams are provided.
Transcribed Image Text:### Selected Energy Comparisons (Table 3.1) | Item | Energy (joules) | |-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------| | Energy released by metabolism of 1 average candy bar | 1 x 10^6 | | Energy needed for 1 hour of running (adult) | 4 x 10^6 | | Energy released by burning 1 liter of oil | 1.2 x 10^7 | | Electrical energy used in an average home daily | 5 x 10^7 | | Energy released by burning 1 kilogram of coal | 1.6 x 10^7 | | Energy released by fission of 1 kilogram of uranium-235 | 5.6 x 10^13 | | Energy released by fusion of hydrogen in 1 liter of water | 6.9 x 10^13 | | U.S. annual energy consumption | 1.0 x 10^20 | | World annual energy consumption | 5.3 x 10^20 | | Annual energy generation of Sun | 1 x 10^34 | #### Questions 1. **How many kilograms of coal would be required to supply the energy needs of the U.S. for 1 year?** 2. **Suppose we could somehow capture all of the energy released by the sun for just 1 second. Would this energy be enough to supply U.S. energy needs for a year? Use calculations to justify your answer.** **Graph or Diagram Explanation**: The provided table is a comparative chart listing the energy released by various activities and sources in joules. It compares the energy output of metabolism, physical activities, burning of fuels, daily domestic electrical consumption, nuclear processes (both fission and fusion), and the annual energy consumption of the U.S. and the world. It culminates with the enormous energy output of the sun per year. No graphical data or additional diagrams are provided.
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