Matter is converted to energy by nuclear fusion in stars.
If the star Alpha Centauri converts mass to energy at the rate of 6.6 × 10
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Matter is converted to energy by nuclear fusion in stars.
If the star Alpha Centauri converts mass to energy at the rate of 6.6 × 10
→ The energy produced by the star each second is the power generated by the star.
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Einstein's equation
Justify this statement. (7 marks)
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Its importance is due to its critical role in explaining and analysing a broad range of ideas, processes and phenomena. These include:
→ The energy sourced from the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, including the energy associated with radioactive decay.
→ The relationship between the binding energy of atoms and their mass defect.
→ Mass dilation of objects approaching the speed of light.
→ The fundamental principles and technology upon which nuclear bombs and nuclear reactors operate.
→ Processes which source energy in stars through the conversion of mass into energy.
→ Processes which allow for particle accelerators to operate, allowing us to investigate into the fundamental structure and properties of matter.
Other equations, such as Newton’s Universal Law of Gravity, do not have the same myriad of applications in fields that make up our current understanding of physics.
It is therefore justified in being called one of the most important equations in the history of physics
Its importance is due to its critical role in explaining and analysing a broad range of ideas, processes and phenomena. These include:
→ The energy sourced from the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, including the energy associated with radioactive decay.
→ The relationship between the binding energy of atoms and their mass defect.
→ Mass dilation of objects approaching the speed of light.
→ The fundamental principles and technology upon which nuclear bombs and nuclear reactors operate.
→ Processes which source energy in stars through the conversion of mass into energy.
→ Processes which allow for particle accelerators to operate, allowing us to investigate into the fundamental structure and properties of matter.
Other equations, such as Newton’s Universal Law of Gravity, do not have the same myriad of applications in fields that make up our current understanding of physics.
It is therefore justified in being called one of the most important equations in the history of physics
The position of the Sun, star
The curves
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i. → Curve A represents star
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ii. Differences displayed in H-R graph:
→ Star
→ Star
→ Since star
Other possible answers could include:
→ Differences in fuel source, size and temperature of the stars.
i. → Curve A represents star
→
ii. Differences displayed in H-R graph:
→ Star
→ Star
→ Since star
Other possible answers could include:
→ Differences in fuel source, size and temperature of the stars.