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Ahmed Samra
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When the sun is beginning to collapse will it get smaller and denser?
Yes, it is inevitable that the sun will eventually collapse due to the force of gravity. However, this will not happen for billions of years.
The collapse of the sun will be caused by the depletion of its nuclear fuel, which will no longer be able to sustain the fusion reactions that keep the sun's core stable.
Yes, as the sun's core collapses, it will become smaller in size. However, this will not be noticeable from Earth as the sun's outer layers will expand, making the sun appear larger.
Yes, as the sun's core collapses, it will become significantly denser. This is because the gravitational force will continue to compress the core, increasing its density.
The collapse of the sun will be a gradual process and will take billions of years to occur. It is estimated that the sun will become a white dwarf star in about 5 billion years, after it has consumed all its nuclear fuel.