Find : How much (kg) of Hydrogen is reacted in the sun each second?
Given :
-- The solar flux (output) on Earth is (http://www.sidoh.org/~sidoh/physics/solar_energy/1.gif)
-- The mass of an electron is (http://www.sidoh.org/~sidoh/physics/solar_energy/2.gif)
-- Earth is 149,598,000,000 meters from the sun.
-- Earth's radius is 6,378.1 kilometers
-- Sun's radius is 695,500 kilometers
Assuming :
Note these assumptions are fairly safe if you're looking for a general figure. They are not safe if you want an exact number.
-- The sun's energy source is totally controled by this reaction (http://www.sidoh.org/~sidoh/physics/solar_energy/3.gif)
You're such a nerd, Sidoh.
Quote from: Topaz on January 17, 2006, 11:26:35 PM
You're such a nerd, Sidoh.
I know. ^_^
I seriously think this problem is fascinating, though. The figure you calculate in this problem alone was enough to really shock me.
Answer: A lot.
Quote from: Joe on January 17, 2006, 11:33:40 PM
Answer: A lot.
That's a good answer, but I need it to be much more specific.
46522.1366666667 kg.
Quote from: iago on January 18, 2006, 12:01:44 AM
46522.1366666667 kg.
Nope! It's a lot more than that.
Quote from: Sidoh on January 18, 2006, 12:06:33 AM
Quote from: iago on January 18, 2006, 12:01:44 AM
46522.1366666667 kg.
Nope! It's a lot more than that.
Good, I'd be worried if it was because I totally made up that number :)
42
Quote from: unTactical on January 18, 2006, 12:53:24 PM
42
Good answer. It's correct, but you have to PROVE it. If I were you, I'd just find the
other right answer and prove that instead.
I did it in my head, its much too complex to write it down in such a way that your primitive human mind can understand.
Quote from: unTactical on January 18, 2006, 07:32:26 PM
I did it in my head, its much too complex to write it down in such a way that your primitive human mind can understand.
Prove it.
First you have to be willing to shed primative human notions of "numbers" and "logic"
Quote from: unTactical on January 18, 2006, 07:35:51 PM
First you have to be willing to shed primative human notions of "numbers" and "logic"
STOP BEING GAY, THX.
Solve my problem!
/me apologizes for ruining Sidohs topic