Multiple Choice
What two physical processes balance each other to create the condition known as gravitational equilibrium in stars?
A) the strong force and the weak force
B) the inward pull of gravity and outward pressure
C) the inward pull of gravity and surface tension
D) the strong force and the electromagnetic force
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