How Long Does It Take for Star A to Lose the Same Amount of Mass as Rigel?

How much time is required for star A to lose the same amount of mass as Rigel does in 1.00 s?

Final answer: We cannot determine the amount of time it would take for star A to lose the same amount of mass as Rigel does in 1 second.

To determine the amount of time it takes for star A to lose the same amount of mass as Rigel does in 1 second, we need to consider the power output of Rigel and use the equation that relates power, time, and mass:

Power = Mass x (Change in Mass / Change in Time)

Since the power output of Rigel is given as 1.08 ✕ 10^32 W, we can set up the equation as:

1.08 ✕ 10^32 W = Mass of Rigel x (Change in Mass / 1 s)

Now, we need to find the mass of Rigel. Unfortunately, the information given does not provide the mass of Rigel. Without knowing the mass of Rigel, we cannot calculate the change in mass. Therefore, we cannot determine the amount of time it would take for star A to lose the same amount of mass as Rigel does in 1 second.