How Does a Star's Diameter Change with Its Rotation Period?

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A star with a mass of 1.81×10^31 kg and an initial diameter of 8.10E+9 m rotates every 25 days, but after changing size, it rotates every 18 days. The calculations involve determining the new diameter based on uniform density before and after the size change. The moment of inertia is calculated using the formula I = 2/5 * M * R^2, and the relationship between initial and final states is established through angular momentum conservation. The user is advised to recalculate the value of I(final) as the current result of 109.01 is deemed incorrect. Accurate recalculation is essential for determining the new diameter of the star.
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Homework Statement



A star of mass 1.81×1031 kg and diameter 8.10E+9 m rotates with a period of 25.0 days. Suddenly the star changes size, and rotates with a new period of 18.0 days. Assuming a uniform density both before and after the size change, what is the new diameter of the star?



Homework Equations



Volume = 4/3*3.14*R^3
Density = M / VOL
I =2/5*M*R^2

The Attempt at a Solution



R(initial) = 8.10*10^9/2=4.05*0^9
Volume(initial) = 4/3*3.14*(4.05*10^9)^3=2.782*10^29
Density= (1.81*10^31/(2.782*10^29)=65.061
I(initial)=2/5*(1.81*10^31)*(4.05*10^9)^2=1.187*10^50
I(final)=2/5*65.061*4/3*3.14*Rf^3*Rf^2=109.01Rf^5
I(initial)*W(initial)=I(final)*W(final)
1.187*10^50*(2*3.14/25)=109.01*(2*3.14/18)*R(final)^5
R(final)^5=1.187*10^50*(2*3.14/25)/(109.01*[2*3.14/18])
R=(2.983*10^49/38.051)*10^(-5)=3.792*10^9
K=2R=7.58*10^9

the computer said that this answer is wrong and i don't know why
 
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nnokwoodeye said:
I(final)=2/5*65.061*4/3*3.14*Rf^3*Rf^2=109.01Rf^5

109.01 is not right. Try recalculating that number.
 
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