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1. Jupiter radiates more energy than it receives from the Sun by 8.7x10-10L0. Jupiter's radius is 7.0x109cm and its mass is 1.9x1030g. Compute its thermal time scale. Could gravitational collapse power this luminosity for Jupiter's entire lifetime of 4.5 Gyr?
2. Kelvin-Helmholtz (aka thermal) timescale equation is given by: t=ΔEg/L . ΔEg=GM2/R ... so, t=GM2/RL
3. Not sure what to sub in for "L" in the timescale equation. I'm guessing I have to use the 8.7x10-10 to figure that out. Any tips in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!
2. Kelvin-Helmholtz (aka thermal) timescale equation is given by: t=ΔEg/L . ΔEg=GM2/R ... so, t=GM2/RL
3. Not sure what to sub in for "L" in the timescale equation. I'm guessing I have to use the 8.7x10-10 to figure that out. Any tips in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!