An Astronomer Examining a Compact Object Could Conclude That It

question 61

Multiple Choice

An astronomer examining a compact object could conclude that it was a black hole if it _____.

• A) emits regular pulses of radiation
• B) has a defined event horizon that emits X-rays
• C) has an accretion disk
• D) has a mass greater than 1.4 solar masses
• E) has a mass greater than 3 solar masses

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