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What happens to the forces of gravity and orbital forces of stars when they are so close together in a star cluster?
A star cluster is a group of stars that are held together by their mutual gravitational attraction.
Gravity is the force that holds star clusters together. It determines how the stars move and interact with each other within the cluster.
The gravitational force within a star cluster is directly proportional to the mass of the stars and inversely proportional to the distance between them. This means that the more massive and closer the stars are, the stronger the gravitational force between them.
The gravitational force within a star cluster causes the stars to orbit around a common center of mass. This can lead to the formation of binary or multiple star systems, as well as the ejection of some stars from the cluster through interactions with other stars.
Yes, the gravitational force within a star cluster can change over time as stars within the cluster move and interact with each other. This can also be influenced by external factors such as the gravitational pull of neighboring galaxies.