Compute Ratio for Luminosity to Mass: Compare to Sun

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The discussion focuses on calculating the luminosity-to-mass ratio for a star, with the user determining a mass of 1 solar mass (Msun) and a luminosity of 1000 solar luminosities (Lsun). The computed ratio is confirmed to be 1000 Lsun/Msun, which is compared to the Sun's ratio. Additionally, the user inquires about estimating the lifespan of very luminous stars as red giants, with a response indicating a maximum duration of approximately 10 million years. The conversation highlights the relationship between stellar luminosity, mass, and lifespan in astrophysics.
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Hi hi hi,

So guys I'm just having a little trouble with this question..

Compute the ratio between the luminosity from part B to the mass from part A. How does that ratio compare with the Sun's ratio of luminosity to mass?

So for part A I got 1Msun and part B I got 1000Lsun

So to compute the ratio I was just wondering I divide Luminosity/ Mass and isn't it just 1000 then? :oEdit: Also how do I estimate the maximum amount of time these very luminous stars can last as red giants from your answer to part C (the question above).
 
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oldspice1212 said:
Hi hi hi,

So guys I'm just having a little trouble with this question..

Compute the ratio between the luminosity from part B to the mass from part A. How does that ratio compare with the Sun's ratio of luminosity to mass?

So for part A I got 1Msun and part B I got 1000Lsun

So to compute the ratio I was just wondering I divide Luminosity/ Mass and isn't it just 1000 then? :o
Yes, the ratio is 1000 LSun/MSun .


Edit: Also how do I estimate the maximum amount of time these very luminous stars can last as red giants from your answer to part C (the question above).
This is an entirely different question.
 
Thanks yeah I noticed that its the only information I had besides I didn't mention the H R diagram. XD sorry about that.I got 10^7 years if anyone is interested for that question.
 
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