If a 25M_⨀ Main-Sequence Star Loses Mass at a Rate

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a 25M_⨀ main-sequence star loses mass at a rate of 10⁻⁶ M_⨀/yr,then how much mass will it lose in its lifetime of 3 million years?

• A)3M_⨀
• B)5M_⨀
• C)8M_⨀
• D)10M_⨀
• E)12M_⨀

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