What is the fascination with black holes and general relativity?

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In summary, the fascination with black holes and general relativity stems from the mysterious and mind-boggling nature of these concepts. Black holes, which are regions in space with such strong gravitational pull that nothing, not even light, can escape, challenge our understanding of the laws of physics. General relativity, on the other hand, is a theory proposed by Albert Einstein that explains the relationship between space, time, and gravity. It has been proven to accurately predict phenomena such as gravitational lensing and the existence of black holes, further adding to the fascination. The complexities of these concepts continue to captivate scientists and the general public, driving further research and exploration into the unknown aspects of our universe.
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Hi everyone, my name is Andrew Washington, I am 18 and I am from NYC. I love physics and my favorite topic is black holes...(obsessed with them). I am developing a term paper on black holes and general relativity. I am so happy to be in this forum... I have Instagram and if you want to follow me or share ideas and funny things my username is "speedyonthecourt"... Waiting for you lol
 
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