What is the lifetime of a 10-solar-mass star on the main sequence? A) 3.2 × 10⁷ years B) 320 years C) 3.2 × 10¹² years D) 1 × 10⁹ years E) 1 × 10¹¹ years

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A 10-solar-mass star has a much shorter main sequence lifetime compared to the Sun due to its higher mass and luminosity, which leads to faster nuclear fusion rates. The lifetime is approximately 3.2 × 10⁷ years.

What Is the Lifetime of a 10-Solar-Mass Star on the Main