What Feature Distinguishes a Black Hole from All Other Objects

question 12

Multiple Choice

What feature distinguishes a black hole from all other objects in the universe?

• A) It emits large quantities of X-rays.
• B) The escape velocity from this object is greater than the speed of light.
• C) The shape of its gravitational field is always different from that of an ordinary massive object,even at large distances from it.
• D) Its total mass exceeds 3 solar masses.

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Definitions:

Machinery

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Capsules

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