The current rate of heating generated within the Earth by tidal distortion is estimated at 3.0

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The current rate of heating generated within the Earth by tidal distortion is estimated at 3.0 × 1019 J yr−1. Given the mass of the Earth is approximately 6.0 × 1024 kg, determine the rate of tidal heating. There are 3.2 × 107 seconds in a year. Express your answer inWkg−1 (1W= 1 J s−1).

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An Introduction To The Solar System

ISBN: 9781108430845

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Authors: David A. Rothery, Neil McBride, Iain Gilmour

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