Question

The sun produces 3 x 10^33 ergs of radiant energy. How much energy does the sun produce in 3.25 x 10^3 seconds?

A. 9.75 x 10³⁶ ergs
B. 9.75 x 10³⁰ ergs
C. 9.75 x 10³³ ergs
D. 32.5 x 10³ ergs

Answer 1

The sun produces 9.75 x 10^36 ergs of energy in 3.25 x 10^3 seconds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the amount of energy the sun produces in 3.25 x 10^3 seconds, we need to multiply the power output of the sun by the given time. The power output of the sun is 3 x 10^33 ergs, and the time is 3.25 x 10^3 seconds.

First, we need to convert the power output to energy by multiplying it by the time:

3 x 10^33 ergs x 3.25 x 10^3 seconds = 9.75 x 10^36 ergs

Therefore, the sun produces 9.75 x 10^36 ergs of energy in 3.25 x 10^3 seconds, so the correct answer is A. 9.75 x 10^36 ergs.