Journey into the Unknown: The Mysteries of Black Holes
Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in our universe. Formed by the collapse of massive stars, they have a gravitational pull so intense that not even light can escape. This is why we can't see black holes directly - they don't emit light or radiation. Instead, we detect black holes by observing their effects on nearby stars and galaxies. One of the key features of a black hole is its 'event horizon'. This is essentially a boundary in space-time beyond which anything that crosses it can never return. It's like a cosmic one-way street with a strict 'no exit' policy. In 2019, scientists achieved a major breakthrough by capturing the first ever image of a black hole, located in a galaxy called M87. This image revealed a dark core encircled by a ring of light, providing concrete evidence of the black hole's existence. Inside a black hole is something called a 'singularity'. This is a point of infinite density where our known laws of physics break down. Scientists are still trying to understand this better, making black holes a subject of continuous research and discovery.
Question 1
What is the 'event horizon' in a black hole?
An exit point in a black hole
A boundary in space-time from which there is no return
A light ring around the black hole
The center of a black hole
The outer edge of a black hole
Question 2
Why are black holes not visible directly?
Because they are too far away
Because they are hidden by other stars
Because they do not emit light or radiation
Because they are too small to see
Because they are transparent
Question 3
What is a 'singularity' in a black hole?
The event horizon of the black hole
A point of infinite density where known laws of physics break down
A point where the black hole begins
The point of light around the black hole
The outer edge of the black hole
Question 4
What significant breakthrough occurred in 2019 in the study of black holes?
Scientists discovered a new black hole
Scientists calculated the exact size of black holes
Scientists captured the first ever image of a black hole
Scientists found a way to enter a black hole
Scientists proved that black holes are a source of infinite energy
Question 5
How are black holes detected if they cannot be seen directly?
By listening to the sounds they make
By measuring their heat
By observing their effects on nearby stars and galaxies
By finding their shadows in space
By tracking their movement through the universe
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