The Earth is 1.49 × 10¹¹ m from the Sun.If the solar radiation at the top of the Earth's atmosphere is 1 340 W/m²,what is the total power output of the Sun? A)7.48 × 10²⁷ W B)2.34 × 10³⁰ W C)6.62 × 10²⁶ W D)3.74 × 10²⁶ W

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The total power output of the Sun can be calculated using the formula for the surface area of a sphere (4πr²) and the given solar radiation. The power output is 4π(1.49 × 10¹¹ m)² × 1340 W/m² = 3.74 × 10²⁶ W.

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