As an Object Falls into a Black Hole, It

question 8

Multiple Choice

As an object falls into a black hole, it:

• A)passes into a location somewhere else.
• B)is broken up and heated before it reaches the event horizon.
• C)falls into a stable orbit around the black hole.
• D)passes the event horizon intact.
• E)can emit high energy (gamma-ray)electromagnetic radiation that can leave the black hole.

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