Kelvin timescale Comparison Table

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Kelvin timescale comparison table

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Sun Kelvin timescale time unit Kelvin timescale nuclear time scale 2 to 3 × 10⁷ years The time it takes the Sun to contract gravitationally from infinite radius down to its present radius by radiating its thermal energy.

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Sun Kelvin timescale	time unit	Kelvin timescale	nuclear time scale	2 to 3 × 10⁷ years	The time it takes the Sun to contract gravitationally from infinite radius down to its present radius by radiating its thermal energy.

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