University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Kinetic Energy - Problems - Exercises - Page 197: 6.53

Answer

The average power output of this magnetar was $3.9\times 10^{13}~P$.

Work Step by Step

Let $P_M$ be the average power output of the magnetar. Let $P$ be the average power output of the sun. We can find the power output of magnetar. $P_M\times (0.20~s) = P\times 250,000~years$ $P_M\times (0.20~s) = (P\times 250,000~years)(365\times 24\times 3600~s/year)$ $P_M = \frac{(P\times 250,000~years)(365\times 24\times 3600~s/year)}{0.20~s}$ $P_M = 3.9\times 10^{13}~P$ The average power output of this magnetar was $3.9\times 10^{13}~P$.
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