The sun produces energy via nuclear fusion at the rate of 4×1026 J/s . Based on the proposed overall fusion equation, how long will the sunshine in years before it exhausts its hydrogen fuel?  (Assume that there are 365 days in the average year.)

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The sun produces energy via nuclear fusion at the rate of 4×1026 J/s . Based on the proposed overall fusion equation, how long will the sunshine in years before it exhausts its hydrogen fuel?  (Assume that there are 365 days in the average year.)
 
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