In Which Wavelength Range Is Material Falling into Stellar-Mass Black

question 10

Multiple Choice

In which wavelength range is material falling into stellar-mass black holes most likely to be detected?

• A) optical
• B) X-ray
• C) infrared
• D) none; they do not emit light

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