Answer to Question #54929 in Astronomy | Astrophysics for Lia

Question

(ii) Assuming the energy released during core bounce and supernova phase of this neutron
star was 2 MeV per neutron, calculate the total energy output of the supernova in
ergs. Note that 1 MeV = 1.6 × 10−6 ergs. (2 points)

A. 1.5 × 1063 ergs
B. 3.8 × 1051 ergs
C. 7.7 × 1051 ergs
D. 7.7 × 1057 ergs
E. 4.8 × 1057 ergs