A star is twice as massive as the sun. How will it's lifespan compare???

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A star twice as massive as the Sun will burn itself out faster, which means it has a shorter lifespan.

Abe Gold answered Aug 16, 2016

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The star that is twice as massive as the sun will have a lifespan that is much shorter than the sun.

Tobycoleman answered Aug 22, 2016

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