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At what rate does the Sun emit photons? For simplicity, assume that the Sun's entire emission at the rate of `3.9 xx 10^(26)` W is at the single wavelength of 550 nm.

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To find the rate at which the Sun emits photons, we can use the relationship between power, energy, and the wavelength of the emitted photons. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between power, energy, and time The power \( P \) emitted by the Sun can be expressed as: \[ P = \frac{E}{t} \] where \( E \) is the energy emitted and \( t \) is the time. ...
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