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The Energy Output Per Second of a Typical Quasar Is

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The energy output per second of a typical quasar is equal to that emitted by the Sun in 200 years. How much energy is this? The Sun's luminosity is 3.8 * 1026 watts.


A) 6.8 * 1028 Joules
B) 1.2 * 1034 Joules
C) 2.4 *1036 Joules
D) 5.5 *1039 Joules

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