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I am sorry for the ambiguity in (b), I will post my steps here. The mass a 1m by 1m by 1m cube is M = ρV = ρ(1 m3) So, the number of nucleons in this cube = # nucleons m-3, N = M/mp = ρ/mp Note: I followed someone's steps for the above calculations, here is their note: By the above...

Homework Statement Homework Equations dN/dt = -λN = -\frac{ln(2)}{τ(1/2)} N(1 year) = N0e-λt Decay energy Q = KEf - KEi = mfc2 - mic2 The Attempt at a Solution a): Using the above equations I found: 56Co decays/s = 1.65 x 1047 decays/s 56Ni decays/s = 1.20 x 1045 decays/s...

1. The full problem statement, all variables and given/known data The problem can be found http://www.astro.umd.edu/~chris/Teaching/ASTR498E_Spring_2006/homework5.pdfif any of my description is lacking. I have solved successfully part a), most of b), and c) for the problem, but part d)...

Sorry for the confusion, I should have posted the entirety of the question. The question does say 1053 erg, but it does make more sense to believe it means erg/s. I will post the full question though to try to alleviate any questions: I don't expect much/any help on b) and c) as I have not...

EDIT: I apologize for not noticing this earlier, but I realize this should be in the HW/Coursework section of the forum. If possible, would someone be able to move it over for me? Again, sorry for my error and any trouble/confusion. I would like some help calculating the flux of neutrinos...