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The extreme energies associated with matter falling into a black hole often excite it enough to produce characteristic x-ray emissions.

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Presence of black hole can be notify by the emission of ------- rays?

X-rays, mainly.


What band of radiation is best for studying black holes?

X-rays are the best band for studying black holes as the radiations emitted by the black hole is X-rays so we can expect the presence of a black hole anywhere in the Universe.


How the existence of such a black hole might be inferred from?

The existence of a black hole may be inferred from its gravitational effects on surrounding objects, such as stars or gas clouds that appear to be orbiting an invisible massive object. Additionally, the emission of high-energy radiation, such as X-rays, from the accretion disk of material spiraling into the black hole can also provide indirect evidence of its presence. Measurements of intense gravitational lensing effects can further support the existence of a black hole.


Is it true if a black hole swallows a supernova nothing will happen?

This is NOT true. Black holes are formed when massive stars explode in supernovas, blowing much of the star into space and crushing the core into a black hole. One of the things that WILL happen is a massive pulse of x-rays and gamma rays.


What are the signs of a black hole?

Matter falling onto a black hole can form an accretion disk heated by friction, forming some of the brightest objects in the universe. These bright objects are indicative of nuclear meltdown due to the stretching and compaction of matter as it nears the event horizon. Preceding the accretion disk, there is a increase in the speed of star revolving about a central black hole as it is gravitationally attracted toward a black hole.


Why do x-rays leave a black hole?

If matter falls into a black hole, it will be accelerated so much that it will emit x-rays. These are emitted before the matter reaches the event horizon, that is, before it is "inside" the black hole. Any x-rays emitted after the matter passes the event horizon will stay inside.


How does a black hole admit gamma rays?

Just like any matter, light or other electromagnetic waves (this includes gamma rays), if they happen to get within the black hole's event horizon, will just get absorbed, slightly increasing the mass of the black hole.


What do scientists look for that might indicate the presence of a black hole?

There are two things scientists will look for. They will look for a source of intense X-rays. Matter falling into a black hole will become extremely hot and emit X-rays before disappearing. They will also look for objects that are attracted to something small and invisible but with a very large mass.


Can black holes be black?

The intense gravity from a black hole or a neutron star will pull in dust particles from a surrounding cloud of dust or a nearby star. As the particles speed up and heat up, they emit x-rays. So the x-rays don't come directly from the black hole or neutron star, but from its effect on the dust around it. Although x-rays don't penetrate our atmosphere, astronomers use satellites to observe x-ray sources in the sky. So, due to intense gravitational pull of the Black holes, even light cannot escape and so, there is no possibility of emitting visible spectrum of light, which can be sensed by human eyes and so, when we discover any black hole through emission of x-rays we find that the black holes will be black only and thus, the name BLACK holes....


How do you spot a black hole?

you can only spot then trough X-rays


What form of enegry come from black holes?

Particles falling into a black hole release a large amount of x-rays as they do so. This is not energy from the black hole itself, but energy release that is a sign of a black hole.


What is the role of an accretion disk around a black hole in the process of matter falling into the black hole and emitting energy?

An accretion disk around a black hole plays a crucial role in the process of matter falling into the black hole and emitting energy. The disk is made up of gas and dust that spirals inward due to the black hole's gravitational pull. As the matter in the disk moves closer to the black hole, it heats up and emits energy in the form of X-rays and other high-energy radiation. This process of accretion and energy emission is what allows scientists to detect and study black holes, as the emitted radiation provides valuable information about the black hole's properties and behavior.