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Nuclear fusion produces heat, and heat creates the pressure which keeps the star from collapsing under its own gravity. The relationship between heat and pressure in a gas is described by the Ideal Gas Laws. It also applies to plasma (which can be described as a super heated gas).
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The balance of forces that keeps a star from collapsing is called .?
hydrostatic
What do you call The balance of forces that keeps a star from collapsing?
Dynamic equilibrium.
Why is Sirius not a main sequence star?
Sirius is not a single star but a binary star system consisting of a white main sequence star and a white dwarf.
How would you arrange this in order red giant white dwarf and main sequence?
The correct order of these stellar evolutionary stages is main sequence, red giant, white dwarf. A star begins its life on the main sequence where it fuses hydrogen into helium. As it runs out of fuel, it expands into a red giant before shedding its outer layers and collapsing into a white dwarf.
What does it mean when a star goes off the main sequence?
When a star "goes off the main-sequence" it generally means the star has run out of hydrogen fuel and is beginning the post-main-sequence or its end of life phase. The main sequence of a star is the time where it is no longer just a proto-star but is burning hydrogen as a primary source of fuel.
The balance of forces that keeps a star from collapsing is called .?
hydrostatic
What is the process they generates energy into the core of the main sequence star?
Hydrogen fusion to make helium. When a star runs out of hydrogen in its core to fuse, it begins collapsing, leaves the main sequence, then ignites helium fusion to make carbon, becoming a red giant.
What do you call The balance of forces that keeps a star from collapsing?
Dynamic equilibrium.
Is a red giant star considered to be a main sequence star?
No. Red giants are not on the main sequence.
Does a red main sequence star have fusion?
A red main sequence star would be a red dwarf or a branch red giant. To be on the main sequence, you have to have hydrogen nuclear fusion.
Main sequence star distance from earth?
The sun is a main sequence star, so 1 AU.
What is a stabilized star?
Main-Sequence star
Why is Sirius not a main sequence star?
Sirius is not a single star but a binary star system consisting of a white main sequence star and a white dwarf.
What category does a star belong in Main sequence star white dwarf red giant neutron star?
None of those is a main sequence star.
What is the main characteristic of a sequence star?
The defining characteristic of a main sequence star burns hydrogen to helium in its core.
What is the nearest star in the main sequence is?
Most stars are on the main sequence; that includes red dwarves. Specifically, in this case, the closest known star - Proxima Centauri - is also the closest main-sequence star.
How would you arrange this in order red giant white dwarf and main sequence?
The correct order of these stellar evolutionary stages is main sequence, red giant, white dwarf. A star begins its life on the main sequence where it fuses hydrogen into helium. As it runs out of fuel, it expands into a red giant before shedding its outer layers and collapsing into a white dwarf.
