In a star, the balance between the inward force of gravity and the outward force of thermal and radiation pressure is called

a. the neutrino bonding point.
b. hydrostatic equilibrium.
c. the plasma equality condition.
d. strong nuclear binding.


b

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All the planet's orbits are evenly spaced

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the magnitude of the momentum of a proton moving at 0.95 c?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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If the Moon is rising at midnight, the phase of the Moon must be

A) full. B) first quarter. C) third quarter. D) waning crescent. E) waxing crescent.

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