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Gravitational potential energy drives the collapse throughout the life of a star, from birth to death.
- it drives the initial collapse of the nebula into the protostar.
- it drives the collapse of the protostar into a star, igniting nuclear fusion.
- it holds the star together against the outward pressure of nuclear fusion.
- it drives the collapse of the star after nuclear fusion burns out, forming either a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole. depending on its mass before nuclear fusion burned out.
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As a star begins to form the initial energy source is form?
The initial energy source for a forming star is gravitational potential energy. As a cloud of gas and dust collapses under its own gravity, the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, leading to an increase in temperature and pressure at the core. This eventually triggers nuclear fusion reactions, predominantly hydrogen into helium, which become the star's primary source of energy.
What happen when a supernova collapses suddenly?
When a supernova collapses suddenly, the intense gravitational forces cause the core to shrink rapidly, forcing protons and electrons to combine into neutrons. This results in the formation of a neutron star or a black hole, depending on the initial mass of the collapsing star. The collapse also releases an enormous amount of energy in the form of neutrinos and a blast wave, dispersing heavy elements and enriching the surrounding space.
Is the moon a source of solar energy?
No, it is not source of any energy as it is a planet not a star.
What is the source of energy in a star?
nuclear fusion
What is the source of a star energy?
nuclear fusion
What star is Explosion created by a rapidly collapsing star?
Super nova
What is a star like source of energy in the center of a galaxy?
quasar
What is a major source of thermal energy on earth?
The Sun, in the form of radiant energy from the star.
The source of energy for a star?
by it self, they create & produce their own energy just like the sun
The balance of forces that keeps a star from collapsing is called .?
hydrostatic
How did the first black hole start?
By a Star collapsing on its self.
What does the equilibrium between the outward pressures of radiation and the force gravity do?
"While the star can produce energy, that keeps the star in balance - it keeps the star from collapsing. By the way, another outward force is the gas pressure, but that, by itself, is not enough to counteract the force of gravity in the case of a star."
