In 1990 humans generated 1.4 1020 joules of energyfrom petroleum. At the time, it was

Chapter 7, Problem 190

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In 1990 humans generated 1.4 1020 joules of energyfrom petroleum. At the time, it was estimated that allof the earths petroleum would generate approximately1022 joules. Assuming the use of energy generated bypetroleum increases by 2% each year, how long will it bebefore all of our petroleum resources are used up?

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