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has the matter in the accretion discs for a black hole entered the BH or is it circling the actual BH?...
abhiroop_k said:has the matter in the accretion discs for a black hole entered the BH or is it circling the actual BH?...
abhiroop_k said:i learned (via some documentary) that a BH can be spotted by observing the distortion caused in the light from distant stars as it isn't visible directly...why isn't the accretion disc used for locating a BH in space?...
An accretion disc is a disk of matter that surrounds a black hole. It is formed from gas and dust particles that are pulled in by the black hole's strong gravitational pull.
An accretion disc is formed when a black hole is actively feeding on surrounding matter. The gas and dust particles orbit the black hole and gradually spiral inward, forming a disk shape.
The purpose of an accretion disc is to provide a source of material for the black hole to feed on. As the matter in the disc spirals inward, it releases a tremendous amount of energy and radiation, making the black hole visible to us.
An accretion disc can greatly affect the behavior of a black hole. The intense gravity of the black hole causes the matter in the disc to heat up and emit radiation, which can be seen as bright jets of energy. This process also causes the black hole to spin faster.
Yes, we can study the accretion disc of a black hole using various methods such as observing the radiation emitted from the disc or measuring the changes in the black hole's behavior. These studies can provide valuable insights into the properties and behavior of black holes.