Question

4. The daily output of energy from the sun is 7.80 x 1027 kcal. Convert this energy to
joules (J) & write the answer in scientific notation.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is:  3.276 x 10³¹ Joules

Explanation:

Energy from the sun: 7.80 x 10²⁷ kcal

Look for the factor to convert units

Rule of three to convert units

                   1 cal ----------------------   4.2 Joules

           1000 cal ---------------------     x

 x = (1000 x 4.2) / 1 = 4200 Joules

                   1 kcal ----------------   4200 Joules

               7.8 x 10²⁷ kcal -------     x

           x = (7.8 x 10²⁷ x 4200) / 1 = 3.276 x 10³¹ Joules