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1) What is thermal equilibrium? Is the Sun in thermal equilibrium? How do we know this? 2) In order to maintain thermal equilibrium, how much energy must the Sun generate every second?

Stars and Galaxies (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337399944

Author:Michael A. Seeds

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds

Chapter11: The Formation And Structure Of Stars

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1) What is thermal equilibrium? Is the Sun in thermal equilibrium? How do we know this?

2) In order to maintain thermal equilibrium, how much energy must the Sun generate every second?

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