Universe: Stars And Galaxies
Universe: Stars And Galaxies
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ISBN: 9781319115098
Author: Roger Freedman, Robert Geller, William J. Kaufmann
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 16, Problem 9Q
To determine

(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.

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Answer to Problem 9Q

The duration for which the Sun should shine is 4.6×1036s.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The luminosity of the Sun is L=3.90×1026W.

The mass of the carbon atom is m=2×1026kg.

Formula Used:

The duration for which the Sun should shine is given by

t=EL

Here, E is the energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence.

Einstein’s mass-energy relation is given by

E=mc2

Calculations:

The energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence is calculated as

E=mc2=(2× 10 26kg)(3× 10 8m/s)2=1.8×109J

The duration for which the Sun should shine is calculated as

t=EL=1.8× 10 9J3.90× 10 26W=4.6×1036s

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 4.6×1036s.

To determine

(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 1kg substance.

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Answer to Problem 9Q

The duration for which the Sun should shine is 2.3×1010s.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The luminosity of the Sun is L=3.90×1026W.

The mass of the substance is m=1kg.

Formula Used:

The duration for which the Sun should shine is given by

t=EL

Here, E is the energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence.

Einstein’s mass-energy relation is given by

E=mc2

Calculations:

The energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence is calculated as

E=mc2=(1kg)(3× 10 8m/s)2=9×1016J

The duration for which the Sun should shine is calculated as

t=EL=9× 10 16J3.90× 10 26W=2.3×1010s

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 1kg substance is 2.3×1010s.

To determine

(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.

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Answer to Problem 9Q

The duration for which the Sun should shine is 1.38×1015s.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The luminosity of the Sun is L=3.90×1026W.

The mass of the Earth is m=6×1024kg.

Formula Used:

The duration for which the Sun should shine is given by

t=EL

Here, E is the energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence.

Einstein’s mass-energy relation is given by

E=mc2

Calculations:

The energy released as a result of mass-energy equivalence is calculated as

E=mc2=(6× 10 24kg)(3× 10 8m/s)2=5.4×1041J

The duration for which the Sun should shine is calculated as

t=EL=5.4× 10 41J3.90× 10 26W=1.38×1015s

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 1.38×1015s.

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