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2006-11-04 21:37:43 · 3 answers · asked by subha shree 2 in Science & Mathematics Astronomy & Space

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A black hole is an object predicted by general relativity with a gravitational field so strong that nothing can escape it — not even light.

A black hole is defined to be a region of space-time where escape to the outside universe is impossible. The boundary of this region is a surface called the event horizon. This surface is not physical, just an imaginary boundary. Nothing can move from inside the event horizon to the outside, even briefly.

The existence of black holes in the universe is well supported by astronomical observation, particularly from studying X-ray emission from X-ray binaries and active galactic nuclei. It has also been hypothesized that black holes radiate energy due to quantum mechanical effects known as Hawking radiation.

History

The concept of a body so massive that even light could not escape was put forward by the English geologist John Michell in a 1784 paper sent to the Royal Society. At that time, the Newtonian theory of gravity and the concept of escape velocity were well known. Michell computed that a body with 500 times the radius of the Sun and of the same density would have, at its surface, an escape velocity equal to the speed of light, and therefore would be invisible. In his words:

2006-11-04 21:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3 · 0 0

Gravity

2006-11-04 22:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by andyoptic 4 · 0 0

actullaly it is not a machine to work
it is a thing maximum density in small volume with maximum gravity

2006-11-05 01:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by genius sonia 3 · 0 0

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