What does pressure mean in regards to GR?

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The discussion centers on the concept of pressure in the context of gravitational forces (GR). Participants agree that pressure, whether in stars or other environments, fundamentally refers to the same physical phenomenon. The analogy to air pressure is emphasized, reinforcing the idea that pressure is a universal concept across different contexts.

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I cannot get past thinking of it like air pressure
 
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BWV said:
I cannot get past thinking of it like air pressure

It is! :smile:

Pressure (inside a star, or wherever) is just pressure! :wink:​
 

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