Solved: The Sun radiates energy at a rate of about 4x1026

Chapter 26, Problem 63GP

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Problem 63GP

The Sun radiates energy at a rate of about 4x1026 W. (a) At what rate is the Sun’s mass decreasing? (b) How long does it take for the Sun to lose a mass equal to that of Earth? (c) Estimate how long the Sun could last if it radiated constantly at this rate.

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