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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 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.


What force would prevent the main sequence collapsing?

The primary force that prevents a main sequence star from collapsing under its own gravity is the pressure generated by nuclear fusion in its core. As hydrogen atoms fuse into helium, this fusion process releases an immense amount of energy, creating an outward pressure that counteracts the inward pull of gravity. This balance between gravitational force and the energy produced by fusion is known as hydrostatic equilibrium, allowing the star to maintain its stability throughout the main sequence phase of its lifecycle.


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.