Can Someone Help Me Understand Black Holes?

In summary, the speaker is requesting help with finding websites to better understand the physics of black holes and related topics. They mention being interested due to reading Stephen Hawking and their limited internet access making searching difficult. They are then provided with a list of websites to check out.
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Shahil
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I'm just wanted to know if someone could help me.

I'm not very schooled in the branch of astronomy so I just like to know if someone could help me with some simple websites (not too simple - I do know the basics about quantum mechanics and relativity) which could help me with understanding the physics behind black holes and stuff.

:smile:

Ja, okay I admit it - I've been reading Stephen Hawking and he made me curious and my limited internet access kinda makes searching hard!

thanks!
 
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please enjoy following web sites.

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/htmltest/rjn_bht.html

http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/BlackHoles.html

http://cosmology.berkeley.edu/Education/BHfaq.html

http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena.mit.edu/user/r/e/redingtn/www/netadv/bh.html
 
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Thanks alot!
 

1. What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it. This is due to the immense amount of mass contained within a small area, causing a strong curvature in space-time.

2. How do black holes form?

Black holes are formed when a massive star dies and its core collapses under its own gravity. This collapse causes the star's mass to be concentrated in a small, dense region, creating a black hole.

3. What is the event horizon of a black hole?

The event horizon of a black hole is the point of no return, where the gravitational pull is so strong that even light cannot escape. This boundary marks the edge of the black hole.

4. Can anything escape from a black hole?

According to current scientific understanding, nothing can escape from a black hole once it has passed the event horizon. However, there is ongoing research and theories about the possibility of Hawking radiation, which may allow for some particles to escape.

5. How do scientists study black holes?

Scientists study black holes through indirect methods, such as observing the effects of their strong gravitational pull on surrounding matter. This can include studying the movement of stars and gas near a black hole. They also use mathematical models and simulations to further understand their properties and behavior.

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