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and its magnitude is equal to the inverse radius of curvature. | and its magnitude is equal to the inverse radius of curvature. | ||
A plasma is stable against curvature-driven instabilities (e.g., ballooning modes) when | A plasma is stable against curvature-driven [[Plasma instability|instabilities]] (e.g., ballooning modes) when | ||
:<math>\vec \kappa \cdot \vec \nabla p < 0</math> | :<math>\vec \kappa \cdot \vec \nabla p < 0</math> | ||