Question

The Mass of the Sun is 1.989 × 10^30 kg. The speed of light is 3 x 10^8 m/s. Assuming the Sun is 75% hydrogen,

how much Energy could be produced if all of the hydrogen is converted into energy? Use Einstein's famous equation E = mc^2 where E will be in Joules.

a. 4.47 x 10^38 J

b. 5.97 x 10^38 J

c. 1.34 x 10^47 J

d. 1.79 x 10^47 J