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    Finding the minimum mass of a star consisting entirely of helium

    Homework Statement Consider a star that consists entirely of helium. Make an estimate of the minimum mass for which such a star can ignite helium using the following assumptions: (i) helium ignites at a temperature of Tc = 10e8 K. (ii) assume that the critical mass can be determined by the...
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