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charle [14.2K]
2 years ago
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The new horizons spacecraft, launched in 2006, spent 9.5 years on its journey to pluto. it derives its electric power from the h

eat generated by 10 kg of , which has an activity of . each decay emits an alpha particle with an energy of 5.6 mev. what is the total thermal power generated by this plutonium source
Physics
1 answer:
natta225 [31]2 years ago
7 0

The total thermal power generated by this plutonium source is determined as 5.65 J/s.

<h3>Total thermal power generated</h3>

The total thermal power generated by this plutonium source is determined as follows;

ΔP = Eλ

where;

  • E is the energy of the particles = 5.6 mev
  • λ is the activity of the plutonium, which should be = 6.3 x 10¹⁵ s⁻¹

ΔP = (5.6 mev) x (6.3 x 10¹⁵ s⁻¹)

ΔP = (5.6 x 10³ x 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ J) x (6.3 x 10¹⁵ s⁻¹)

ΔP = 5.65 J/s

Learn more about thermal power here: brainly.com/question/7541718

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