5. The Sun radiates about 4.00 x1026 J of energy into space each second. a. How much mass does the Sun lose each second due to this radiation? b. If the mass of the Sun is 2.00 x1030 kg, how long can the Sun survive if the energy release continues at the present rate?

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5. The Sun radiates about 4.00 x1026 J of energy into space each second.
a. How much mass does the Sun lose each second due to this radiation?
b.
If the mass of the Sun is 2.00 x1030 kg, how long can the Sun survive if the energy release
continues at the present rate?
Transcribed Image Text:5. The Sun radiates about 4.00 x1026 J of energy into space each second. a. How much mass does the Sun lose each second due to this radiation? b. If the mass of the Sun is 2.00 x1030 kg, how long can the Sun survive if the energy release continues at the present rate?
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