Mass segregation describes how heavier objects in a cluster, like stars or galaxies, naturally migrate toward the center over time due to gravitational interactions. Astronomers use this process to study stellar evolution and cluster dynamics, while researchers benefit by understanding how dense environments shape galaxy formation and star system behavior.
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