Gravitational equilibrium means that the surface and the core of the Sun are at the same pressure.

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Gravitational equilibrium refers to the balance between the outward pressure caused by the high temperatures in the Sun's core, which push outward, and the gravitational force, which pulls everything inward. It does not mean that the surface and the core are at the same pressure; in fact, the core is under much higher pressure than the surface.

Gravitational Equilibrium Means That the Surface and the Core of the Sun