2006-10-28 06:53:29 · 4 answers · asked by rascal 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
All the answers above are wrong.
Gravity inward is balanced by electron degeneracy pressure outward. Look up "white dwarf" in wikipedia or in your astronomy textbook to verify it.
2006-10-28 07:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by kris 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The gravity and the outward expansive force of the the star balance to create a white dwarf (as oppossed to a red giant or a black hole
2006-10-28 06:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by Cecil 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Gravity compresses it inwards and radiation pressure from internal reactions tend to make the star expand. Their balance keeps it at a stable size.
2006-10-28 07:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
gravity and centripital force of a rotating planet
If centripital force acts in the opposite direction as gravity (as would seem that "centripital" force is the force exerted ON a body ...
www.madsci.org/posts/archives/may98/893685609.Ph.q.html
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/may98/893685609.Ph.q.html
2006-10-28 07:00:46 · answer #4 · answered by olemerv2000 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋