Stars release huge amounts of radiation from their surfaces while on the main sequence. why is this necessary if a star is to ma

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Dmitrij [34]

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Stars release huge amounts of radiation from their surfaces while on the main sequence. why is this necessary if a star is to ma

intain hydrostatic equilibrium?

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kotegsom [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-29T17:53:41+03:00

Hydrostatic equilibrium is the energy balance between two forces at the stars: the inward force of gravity (<span>due to the </span>mass<span> of the star) </span>and the outward gas pressure (due to the energy release from nuclear reactions in the core of the star). Hydrostatic equilibrium is important because it holds the star together.