If the Sun Were Replaced by a One Solar Mass

question 98

Multiple Choice

If the Sun were replaced by a one solar mass black hole:

• A) all terrestrial planets would fall in immediately.
• B) we would still orbit it in a period of one year.
• C) we would immediately escape into deep space, driven out by its radiation.
• D) our clocks would all stop.
• E) life here would be unchanged.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value over time.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report summarizing the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.

Operating Activities

Business transactions and events related to the primary revenue-generating activities of an organization, influencing cash flow.

Indirect Method

An approach used in cash flow statements to reconcile net income with cash flow from operating activities, adjusting for non-cash transactions.