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How we determine T, r, P vs depth I.
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•From theory:
–Pressure (P) and density (r) must increase with depth
•Weight of overlying gas compresses lower material -- “Hydrostatic equilibrium”
–Temperature (T) must increase with depth
•Energy is flowing out of the sun – and it flows from hot to cold -- so hot inside
–Numerical modeling of details let us calculate T(r), r(r), P(r)
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