Magnetic fields inside a molecular cloud act to
A) inhibit gravitational collapse.
B) fragment the cloud into numerous cores.
C) modulate the temperature of the molecules.
D) increase the formation of dust grains.
E) increase the formation of protostars.

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Magnetic fields inside a molecular cloud provide support against gravitational collapse by exerting magnetic pressure, which can inhibit the cloud from collapsing under its own gravity.

Magnetic Fields Inside a Molecular Cloud Act to