The Sun Radiates Energy at a Rate of 3

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Sun radiates energy at a rate of 3.8 × 10²⁶ W. Assuming that rate is constant, approximately how long does it take for the Sun to lose an amount of mass equal to the mass of the Earth (6.0 × 10²⁴ kg) ?

• A) 63 seconds
• B) 600 years
• C) 4.5 × 10⁷ years
• D) 1.8 × 10¹¹ years
• E) 1.4 × 10¹⁵ years

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