What did the Eddington limit define for stars and compact objects?
Mass size
Age limit
Luminosity limit
Density threshold
Answer
The Eddington limit defines the maximum luminosity a star or compact object can achieve without undergoing catastrophic mass loss due to radiation pressure overcoming gravitational forces. In simple terms, it sets a limit on how bright a star can be.
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