Star's Spin: Clockwise or Counterclockwise in Black Holes?

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When a star spirals into a black hole, its direction of rotation—clockwise or counterclockwise—depends on the black hole's momentum and the star's initial trajectory. The discussion raises the question of whether the universe exhibits a bias toward one direction over the other. Factors influencing this include the conservation of angular momentum and the dynamics of spacetime around the black hole. Frame dragging, a phenomenon predicted by general relativity, also plays a significant role in determining the star's motion. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for comprehending the behavior of matter in extreme gravitational fields.
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When A star enters a Black Hole And is seen to spiral inward does it move in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction as is moves closer to the singularity. Does the universe have a bias toward clockwise or counterclockwise. And If so Why?
 
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It depends on the momentum of the Black hole. Check frame fragging
 

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