Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes

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This question is about laser-propulsion transmitter calculations.

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Write down the equation which links energy (EEE), power (PPP), and time (ttt).

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A ground-based laser-propulsion transmitter has a continuous power output of 480 MW480\text{ MW}480 MW. Calculate the total energy output of this transmitter if it beams continuously for 7500 s. Give your answer in Joules (J\text{J}J) in standard form.

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Due to essential recalibration and cooling cycles, the laser transmitter is not active every day of the year. Over a standard year (where 1 year=365 days1\text{ year} = 365\text{ days}1 year=365 days), the transmitter was active for 78% of the year. Calculate the number of days during that year that the laser transmitter was active.

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Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes Questions

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