The Earth is 1.49 × 1011 meters 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)7.10 × 1027 W B)2.20 × 1030 W C)6.62 × 1026 W D)3.74 × 1026 W E)2.98 × 1025 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)² × 1340 W/m² = 3.74 × 10²⁶ W.

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