Which has gained more entropy?

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1). If the Sun creates 3.85 X 1026 w of power at
a temperature of 5800 K, what is the total
entropy increase in the Sun over its entire
lifetime (4.5 billion years)? Compare this to the
entropy increase of Rigel (L = 1.2 X105 Lsun; T=
12,100 K) over its lifetime (8.02 million years).
Which has gained more entropy?
Transcribed Image Text:1). If the Sun creates 3.85 X 1026 w of power at a temperature of 5800 K, what is the total entropy increase in the Sun over its entire lifetime (4.5 billion years)? Compare this to the entropy increase of Rigel (L = 1.2 X105 Lsun; T= 12,100 K) over its lifetime (8.02 million years). Which has gained more entropy?
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