In what way does our theory of nuclear fusion predict that the Sun should be different today than it was when fusion began about 4-1/2 billion years ago?

A) The Sun's mass should be about 30% higher today.
B) The Sun's mass should be about 30% lower today.
C) The Sun's luminosity should be about 30% higher today.
D) The Sun's radius should be about 30% higher today.
E) The Sun's distance from Earth should be about 30% lower today.


C) The Sun's luminosity should be about 30% higher today.

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