The sun is kept in equilibrium by the balancing forces of the outward pressure from the energy of the nuclear reaction of hydrogen into helium and the inward force of gravity. This state is called Main Sequence. However, the sun is not in perfect equilibrium because as the sun's core of hydrogen is depleted, the next layer out of hydrogen will begin undergoing a nuclear reaction, causing the sun to expand.
The two processes that keep the sun in existence are nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium and release energy, and gravitational forces that balance the outward pressure from fusion reactions to maintain the sun's structure. These processes provide the energy and stability needed for the sun to radiate light and heat.
Processes driven by energy from the sun include photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into chemical energy in plants, and evaporation, where water is heated by the sun and turns into vapor. The sun's energy also drives weather patterns, ocean currents, and the water cycle on Earth.
The Gravitational Equilibrium of a star is when the amount of gravity being exerted by the center of the star on the outer particles of the same are balanced by a force pushing the particles out. In other words, it is when a star is not shrinking or condensing because of its own gravity. Possible outward forces counteracting the gravity could be radiation, heat, shockwaves, seismic waves, etc.
In the atmosphere, equilibrium refers to the balance between processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation that regulate the distribution of water vapor. This balance is crucial for maintaining stable temperature and pressure conditions in the atmosphere. When this equilibrium is disrupted, it can lead to changes in weather patterns and climate.
because the earth and the sun is not in the thermal contact with each other that is why the earth & the sun is not in thermal equilibrium.
because the earth and the sun is not in the thermal contact with each other that is why the earth & the sun is not in thermal equilibrium.
Equilibrium.
The Earth is not in thermal equilibrium with the Sun because the Earth receives energy from the Sun in the form of sunlight but also radiates energy back into space in the form of infrared radiation. This continuous exchange of energy maintains a temperature difference between the Earth and the Sun, preventing thermal equilibrium. Additionally, factors such as the Earth's atmosphere, albedo, and distance from the Sun also contribute to the lack of thermal equilibrium.
In the Sun, the forces of gravity pulling inward are balanced by the outward pressure from nuclear fusion reactions in the core. This equilibrium maintains the Sun's stable size and temperature.
genetic drift
While the earth and the sun are roughly at steady state (the output of the sun stays fairly constant and the earth absorbs the energy from it at a fairly constant rate) they are not in equilibrium. To be at equilibrium, they would have to be sending out and receiving equal amounts of energy and mass. The sun sends out far more energy than the earth as well as dumping a lot more mass, in the form of "solar winds" than the earth ever does - thus they are not in equilibrium.
While the earth and the sun are roughly at steady state (the output of the sun stays fairly constant and the earth absorbs the energy from it at a fairly constant rate) they are not in equilibrium. To be at equilibrium, they would have to be sending out and receiving equal amounts of energy and mass. The sun sends out far more energy than the earth as well as dumping a lot more mass, in the form of "solar winds" than the earth ever does - thus they are not in equilibrium.
Buford D. Smith has written: 'Design of equilibrium stage processes' -- subject(s): Chemical equilibrium
Non-spontaneous processes require intervention or energy input to occur, while spontaneous processes occur on their own without needing external help. Spontaneous processes tend to move towards equilibrium, while non-spontaneous processes move away from equilibrium.
Cells strive to keep an internal equilibrium by adjusting their processes. This equilibrium is called homeostasis. Please see the related links for details.
The sun's energy is generated through fusion processes.