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What Does the Term "Hydrostatic Equilibrium" Mean in Reference to Stars

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What does the term "hydrostatic equilibrium" mean in reference to stars?


A) The pressure throughout a star is constant.
B) The pressure within a star is sufficient to cause the star to expand at a constant rate.
C) The gravitational force within a star is sufficient to cause the star to collapse inward at a steady rate.
D) Each layer within a star is in balance with respect to pressure and gravity.

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