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Homework Statement
I have a question regarding calculating luminosity given accretion power. I have accretion power given to me as Δm/Δt= 1.5 solar masses/yr, in order to solve for luminosity are we supposed to convert the accretion power into solar masses/seconds or is it just some kind of variable where it doesn't matter. [I have to find the luminosity in Joules/sec]
Homework Equations
Luminosity= η x (Δm/Δt) x c^2
The Attempt at a Solution
My answer would be that I do have to convert because one joule= kg x m^2/ s^2 and if I have to find the Joules/sec I cannot leave the years unconverted.
(sorry if it was a dumb question, I think I answered it myself just working through explaining it to you guys)