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Briefly describe four mechanisms that compress the interstellar medium and trigger star formation.
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Gravitational Collapse: The interstellar medium, composed of gas and dust, is subject to gravitational forces. When the density of the medium increases, it can reach a critical point where gravity overcomes the internal pressure, causing the cloud to collapse and Show more…
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