hydrostatic equilibrium

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hydrostatic equilibriumsearch for term: The balance maintained within a star between the explosive pressure of the core caused by heat and the gravitational attraction of the mass of the star itself. This equilibrium allows the star to have a controlled nuclear fusion reaction and a steady radiation rate or luminosity. Stars achieve and maintain hydrostatic equilibrium during their main sequence life on the H-R Diagram.