The Sun radiates energy into space at the rate of 3.9 * 1026 J/s. (a) Calculate the rate of mass loss from the Sun in kg/s.

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Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.