Multiple Choice
The Earth intercepts 1.27 * 1017 W of radiant energy from the sun. Suppose the Earth, of volume 1.08 * 1021 m3, was composed of water. How long would it take for the Earth at 0 C to reach 100 C, if none of the energy was radiated or reflected back out into space?
A) 26.9 y
B) 113 y
C) 2.69 * 104 y
D) 1.13*105 y
E) 2.69 *107 y
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