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Hi, if someone could help me figure this out I'd really appreciate it.
Estimate the average power output of the Sun, given that about 1350 W/m^2 reaches the upper atmosphere of the Earth.
I know the answer is 3.8 X 10^26 W but I don't know how to get there. I've tried different equations and putting random numbers together but it's been waaayyy off. Can someone help point me in the right direction?? THANKS!
Estimate the average power output of the Sun, given that about 1350 W/m^2 reaches the upper atmosphere of the Earth.
I know the answer is 3.8 X 10^26 W but I don't know how to get there. I've tried different equations and putting random numbers together but it's been waaayyy off. Can someone help point me in the right direction?? THANKS!