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A "satellite is powered" by a small nuclear generator that puts out "15 w". How much matter is converted into energy over the "10 year" life span of the generator? |
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Answer» Hey BUDDY, # Answer- 52.56 micrograms # Given- Power = 15W = 15J/s Time = 10year = 10×365×24×60×60 = 315360000s # Formula- Total energy PRODUCED over 10 years is given by Energy = power × time Energy = 15 × 315360000 Energy = 4730400000 J But Energy=mc^2 4730400000=m×(3×10^8)^2 m = 5.256 × 10^−8 kg m = 52.56 ug Total mass produced is 52.56 micrograms. Hope that was useful... |
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