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What type of stability did Chandrasekhar study in relation to stars?
Hydromagnetic Stability
Magnetic Stability
Gravitational Stability
Stochastic Stability
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Hydromagnetic stability is the stability of a plasma in the presence of magnetic fields. It is an important concept in astrophysics, as many astrophysical objects, such as stars and galaxies, contain plasmas. The study of hydromagnetic stability was pioneered by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar in the 1950s.
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