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• (Most) Stars are not expanding or contracting..

  
  

  
  

• Stars are in equilibrium..

  
  

  
  

• The Downward force of Gravity is balanced by the Outward force of Pressure.

  
  

  
  

  THIS IS HYDROSTATIC EQUILIBRIUM