Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

To find the time it takes to decay 75% of the initial amount, we need to find the time it takes for 25% of the initial amount to remain.

Since the half-life is 4.5 × 10^9 years, after one half-life, 50% of the initial amount remains.

After two half-lives, 25% of the initial amount remains (50% of 50%).

Therefore, the time it takes to decay 75% of the initial amount is:

2 × half-life = 2 × 4.5 × 10^9 years = 9 × 10^9 years

Explanation

To find the increase in internal energy, we can use the equation:

ΔU = Q - W

where ΔU is the change in internal energy, Q is the heat energy added (which is the latent heat of vaporization in this case), and W is the work done.

Given:

Q = 2240 J (latent heat of vaporization of water per gram)

W = 168 J (work done in the process of vaporization)

Now, we can plug in the values:

ΔU = Q - W

= 2240 J - 168 J

= 2072 J

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

The change in seasons is caused by the inclination of Earth's axis (about 23.5°) and its orbit around the Sun.

As Earth orbits the Sun, different parts of the planet receive varying amounts of sunlight.

This leading to changes in temperature and weather patterns, resulting in seasons.

Explanation

• The Equator is an imaginary line that runs east-west around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
• It is located at 0° latitude (0° N or 0° S).