A Typical Protostar May Be Several Thousand Times More Luminous

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Essay

A typical protostar may be several thousand times more luminous than our Sun. Where doesthis energy come from?

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of it that producers are willing and able to sell.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services at which quantity demanded equals quantity supplied, leading to market equilibrium.

Perfectly Inelastic

A situation in demand where the quantity demanded does not change regardless of any change in price. This means the demand curve is a vertical line, indicating total unresponsiveness to price changes.

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods or services, such as tobacco or gasoline, often imposed to discourage consumption or generate revenue.