Stars: Properties and Classification
Stars: Properties and Classification
Stars: Properties and Classification
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Nuclear fusion rate<br />
rises dramatically<br />
The Stellar Thermostat<br />
Outward thermal pressure of core<br />
is larger than inward gravitational<br />
pressure<br />
Core exp<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Exp<strong>and</strong>ing core cools<br />
Contracting core heats up<br />
Nuclear fusion rate<br />
drops dramatically<br />
Core contracts<br />
Outward thermal pressure<br />
of core drops (<strong>and</strong> becomes<br />
smaller than inward grav. pressure)
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