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    The Main-Sequence Lifetime of a Star Is Given by the Equation
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The Main-Sequence Lifetime of a Star Is Given by the Equation

Question 51

Question 51

Multiple Choice

The main-sequence lifetime of a star is given by the equation:


A) τ ∝ M/L
B) τ ∝ L/M
C) τ ∝ M2/L
D) τ ∝ L2/L
E) τ ∝ M/L2

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