The Sun radiates energy at a rate of about 4 X 1026W.(a)

Chapter 36, Problem 36.83

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The Sun radiates energy at a rate of about 4 X 1026W.(a) At what rate is the Suns mass decreasing? (b) How longdoes it take for the Sun to lose a mass equal to that ofEarth? (c) Estimate how long the Sun could last if it radiatedconstantly at this rate.

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