About $1350 \mathrm {~W} / \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }$

question 32

Multiple Choice

About $1350 \mathrm {~W} / \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }$ of electromagnetic energy reaches the upper atmosphere of the earth from the sun, which is $1.5 \times 10 ^ { 11 } \mathrm {~m}$ away. Use this information to estimate the average power output of the sun.

• A) \(1 \times 10 ^ { 26 } \mathrm {~W}\)
• B) \(3 \times 10 ^ { 26 } \mathrm {~W}\)
• C) \(2 \times 10 ^ { 26 } \mathrm {~W}\)
• D) \(4 \times 10 ^ { 26 } \mathrm {~W}\)

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