gravitational contraction theory
GPTKB entity
Statements (17)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
scientific theory
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| gptkbp:alternativeName |
gptkb:Kelvin–Helmholtz_mechanism
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gas giants
protostars |
| gptkbp:describes |
energy source of stars
|
| gptkbp:explains |
stellar luminosity before nuclear fusion
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| gptkbp:field |
astrophysics
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| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
19th century
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
gravitational contraction theory
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| gptkbp:powerSource |
gravitational potential energy
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| gptkbp:proposedBy |
gptkb:Hermann_von_Helmholtz
Lord Kelvin |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
stellar evolution
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| gptkbp:replacedBy |
nuclear fusion theory
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| gptkbp:status |
superseded for main-sequence stars
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kelvin's_paradox
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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