Question

Part A: The Sun produces 3.9 ⋅ 1033 ergs of radiant energy per second. How many ergs of radiant energy does the Sun produce in 3.25 ⋅ 103 seconds? (5 points)

Part B: Which is the more reasonable measurement of the distance between the tracks on a railroad:
1.435 ⋅ 10−3 mm or 1.435 ⋅ 103 mm? Justify your answer. (5 points)