Stellar Structure Summary

• The structure of a star is determined by the interplay between

  • Gravitational Equilibrium
  • Energy generated through fusion
  • Energy transport

• Mass-Luminosity for MAIN-SEQUENCE STARS is explained by Gravitational Equilibrium and the Pressure-Temperature Relationship

• EVIDENCE for this model provided by

  • Solar neutrinos
  • Helioseismology

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