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A star initially has `10^40` deuterons. It produces energy via the processes `._1H^2+_1H^2rarr_1H^3+p` and `._1H^2+_1H^3rarr_2He^4+n`. If the average power radiated by the star is `10^16` W, the deuteron supply of the star is exhausted in a time of the order of
(a) `10^6s` (b) `10^8s` (c) `10^12s`
The masses of the nuclei are as follows
`M(H^2)=2.014` amu, `M(n)=1.008` amu,
`M(p)=1.007` amu,`M(He^4)=4.001`amu

A

`10^(6)` sec

B

`10^(8)` sec

C

`10^(12)` sec

D

`10^(16)` sec

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