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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics practice

What forces are balanced in a main sequence star?

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What forces are balanced in a main sequence star?.

  1. A.Gravitational collapse and electric repulsion.
  2. B.Core contraction and surface expansion.
  3. C.Outward pressure from nuclear fusion and inward gravitational pull.
  4. D.Magnetic field strength and stellar wind.

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