Question

It is estimated that there are 1.2×1057 atoms in the Sun. The number of atoms in the rest of the Solar System is approximately 1.2×1056. About how many more atoms exist in the Sun than in the rest of the Solar System? Drag numbers to complete the answer in scientific notation.

Answer 1

1.08 * 10^57

Explanation:

Given that:

Number of atoms in the sun = 1.2 * 10^57

Number of atoms in the rest of the solar system = 1.2 * 10^56

About how many more atoms exist in the Sun than in the rest of the Solar System?

Subtract the number of atoms in solar system from number of atoms in sun

(Number of atoms in sun - number of atoms in rest of the solar system)

(1.2 * 10^57) - (1.2 * 10^56)

= 1.08 * 10^57 (using calculator)