 Mass loss (astrophysics) (source code)

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= Mass loss
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= Mass loss
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Loss of matter from a star or other astronomical system, for example through a <stellar wind> or explosive ejection. <Mass loss rate> conventions must distinguish the positive ejected rate $|\dot M|$ from the negative change of the retained <mass>, $\dot M$. In a <binary star>, the fate of an orbit also depends on the <specific angular momentum> carried away.

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