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Simple Model

Use the differential equations of stellar structure and the ideal gas law as an equation of state. Make whatever assumptions you need in order to obtain a simple result, but justify the assumptions. Predict the dependence of luminosity $L$, effective surface temperature $T$, and radius $R$ on mass in the form
  1. $L/L_{Sun}=(M/M_{Sun})^\alpha$
  2. $T/T_{Sun}=(M/M_{Sun})^\beta$
  3. $R/R_{Sun}=(M/M_{Sun})^\gamma$



John Kielkopf
2005-10-31