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cookcarl

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What prevents the pressure from increasing as a cloud contracts due to its gravity?
 
  A) As the cloud becomes denser, gravity becomes stronger and overcomes the pressure buildup.
  B) The pressure is transferred from the center of the cloud to its outer edges where it can dissipate.
  C) Thermal energy is converted to radiative energy via molecular collisions and released as photons.
  D) Excess pressure is released in jets of material from the young stars.
  E) Once the cloud reaches a critical density, the pressure becomes degenerate and independent of temperature.

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The concept of hydrostatic equilibrium is critical to understanding how the Sun has remained stable long enough for live to evolve here.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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cookcarl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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