If an 8M_⨀ Star Loses Mass at an Average Rate

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Essay

If an 8M_⨀ star loses mass at an average rate of 10⁻⁶ M_⨀/yr in a stellar wind,how many years would it take for its mass be reduced to 6M_⨀? Would this amount of mass loss be possible in the star's lifetime?

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Definitions:

Crossover Rate

The discount rate at which two investment projects have the same Net Present Value (NPV), often used in capital budgeting.

Projects

Specific tasks or initiatives undertaken to achieve a particular goal, often requiring a significant amount of planning and work.

IRR Cross-Over Rate

The rate at which two projects have the same net present value (NPV) when considering their internal rate of return (IRR), used to choose between competing projects.

Annual Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, measured yearly.