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To find: The mass of the core.
To compare: The obtained mass with the mass of Sun.
Answer to Problem 81GP
Mass
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula Used:
The
Gravitational force is
Calculation:
The centripetal force balances the gravitational force.
Substituting the values
That is
The mass of the Sun is
Therefore, the number of solar masses
Conclusion:
Therefore the mass of core is
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