Why Does Saturn Radiate Even More Excess Energy Than Jupiter

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why does Saturn radiate even more excess energy than Jupiter?

• A)Saturn is still radiating heat left over from its formation.
• B)Saturn's thick cloud layer contributes to a larger greenhouse effect.
• C)Helium rain gives off heat as it differentiates toward Saturn's center.
• D)Saturn's atmosphere contains much methane, creating a large greenhouse effect.
• E)Saturn can fuse hydrogen into helium in its core, like the Sun.

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Definitions:

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs of using resources owned by the firm for its own use, rather than selling them for a profit elsewhere.

Economic Costs

The total value of all resources used in the production of goods or services, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Opportunity Costs

The potential benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Accounting Profit

The difference between total revenue and explicit costs, indicating the financial gain recorded in the books of accounts.