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Unveiling Solar Fusion: Earth's Energy Marvel Explained

Explore the awe-inspiring process of solar fusion, where the sun converts hydrogen into helium, unleashing massive energy that powers Earth's existence. Delve into the science behind nuclear fusion, the source of fusion energy, and its impact on our world. Witness Cookie Fusion in action and understand how mass transforms into energy according to E=mc². Discover the significance of solar energy, harnessed from the sun's fusion reactions, and its vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Gain insights into the global solar energy balance and the extraordinary power it holds for our planet's future.

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Unveiling Solar Fusion: Earth's Energy Marvel Explained

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  1. THE SUN Every second, the sun converts 500 million metric tons of hydrogen to helium. Due to the process of fusion, 5 million metric tons of excess material is converted into energy in each second. This means that every year, 157,680,000,000,000 metric tons are converted into energy. Every second, the sun converts 500 million metric tons of hydrogen to helium. Due to the process of fusion, 5 million metric tons of excess material is converted into energy in each second. This means that every year, 157,680,000,000,000 metric tons are converted into energy. The material from one second of energy is about 1x1027 (one octillion thousand) watts of energy. On Earth, we receive about 2/1,000,000,000 (two billionths) of that energy, or about 2x1018 (two quintillion) watts. This is enough energy to power 100 average light bulbs for about 5 million years -- longer than humans have been standing upright.

  2. THE EARTH’SSOURCE OF POWER

  3. FUSION NEUTRON DEUTERIUM HELIUM TRITIUM http://fusioned.gat.com

  4. Nuclear Fusion • Nuclear fusion is the process by which multiple nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. It is accompanied by the release or absorption of energy depending on the masses of the nuclei involved. Iron and nickel nuclei have the largest binding energies per nucleon of all nuclei and therefore are the most stable. The fusion of two nuclei lighter than iron or nickel generally releases energy while the fusion of nuclei heavier than them absorbs energy; vice-versa for the reverse process, nuclear fission.

  5. Complete the Reaction 1H element atomic number (protons) 4Be 1H 2He 6C 2He 1H 1H 6C 2He 4Be 8O 2He 2He

  6. Cookie Fusion • Procedure • Cut 2 squares of wax paper 10 cm on a side • Cut 5 cm wide slice of cookie dough (atom) • Find the mass of the atom and record on the table • Place the atom one cm away from the edge of a wax paper square • Repeat step 2 thru 4 for a second atom • Place the atoms about 2 cm from each other • Place both atoms on a plate and microwave for 1 minute • Remove the “new element” and let cool for 2 minutes • Find the mass of the “new element” • Complete the table

  7. Cookie Fusion

  8. Fusion Changes Mass to EnergyE=mc2 .993 kg Helium He H 1kg Hydrogen

  9. What is Solar Energy? • Originates with the thermonuclear fusion reactions occurring in the sun. • Represents the entire electromagnetic radiation (visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, and radio waves).

  10. How much solar energy? The surface receives about 47% of the total solar energy that reaches the Earth. Only this amount is usable.

  11. Global Solar Energy Balance 1 Terawatt = 1x1012 Watts www.hubbertPeak.com/debate/oilcalcs.htm

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