The Earth is 1.49 * 10¹¹m from the Sun. If the solar radiation at the top of the Earth's atmosphere is 1340 W/m², what is the total power output of the Sun? A) 2.34 * 10³⁰ W B) 3.74 *10²⁶W C) 6.62 *10²⁶ W D) 7.48 * 10²⁷ W

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The total power output of the Sun (luminosity) can be calculated using the formula: Power = Solar constant × 4π × (distance from Sun to Earth)^2. Substituting the given values, the calculation yields approximately 3.74 × 10^26 W.

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