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What physical process generates a force inside a pre-main-sequence star to offset the force of gravity and stop the star from slowly condensing and shrinking, thus producing a stable, non-shrinking main-sequence star?

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Answer:

Nuclear fusion

Step-by-step explanation:

Stars are powered by nuclear fusion in their cores, mostly converting hydrogen into helium.

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