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Hydrostatic equilibrium

physical science Maturity 11-13

Space things have a balance.

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Hydrostatic equilibrium.png
Pulling forces stay even. This keeps the air around Earth. It also makes planets round. Round shapes help things stay still.
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Earth-moon.jpg
It is like a big hug. Do you like round shapes?

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