Stellar evolution and observing the Universe

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Question 9
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A massive main-sequence star has a total estimated stable main-sequence lifetime of 24 million years24\text{ million years}24 million years, during which inward gravitational forces and outward radiation and thermal pressure forces remain balanced.

This star has currently been in this balanced state for 68%68\%68% of its total stable main-sequence lifetime.

Calculate for how many millions of years these forces have been balanced in this star.

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