What Is the Force That Keeps a Main Sequence Star from Collapsing on Itself?

What Is The Force That Keeps A Main Sequence Star From Collapsing On Itself??

What keeps stars such as the Sun from collapsing from their own self-gravity?

Nuclear fusion is the source of energy for stars. … What keeps stars such as the sun from collapsing from their own self-gravity? The outward pressure created by nuclear fusion.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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