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i want to know what exactly happens when two black holes collide. in detail.
A collision of black holes occurs when two black holes come into close proximity and merge together, causing a release of gravitational waves and resulting in a larger, more massive black hole.
Black hole collisions can occur when two black holes are in a binary system, orbiting each other due to their immense gravitational forces. Over time, their orbits may decay, bringing them closer together until they eventually merge.
A collision of black holes can cause a ripple effect in the fabric of spacetime, known as gravitational waves. These waves can travel through space and time, carrying information about the collision to other parts of the universe.
Yes, we can observe collisions of black holes through the detection of gravitational waves. In 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) made the first direct detection of gravitational waves from a black hole collision.
Studying collisions of black holes can help us better understand the properties of black holes and the nature of gravity. It can also provide insights into the evolution and formation of galaxies and the universe as a whole.