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what happens when two black holes collide?
What Happens When Two Black Holes Collide?
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In summary, when two black holes collide, they are first attracted to each other by their gravitational fields and begin to revolve around each other. Eventually, their centers collide and release a huge amount of energy. This results in a decrease in mass due to energy lost through radiation and other means. The merged black hole would have a tremendous amount of binding energy, making it nearly impossible to pull apart.
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Ryan_m_b said:
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Ryan_m_b said:
LOL
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Its believed generally that when you collide two bodies with enough force, then the bodies group together by the attractive force and grow larger in size and mass..
Based on the similar concept, when two black holes collide, they just don't hit on each other, firstly, they get attracted by each others gravitational fields and they start they start to get close to each other, and hence due to that, they start to revolve around each other and finally their centers collide releasing a huge abount of energy :/ or some things like that I guess xD
Their masses increase etc...
Based on the similar concept, when two black holes collide, they just don't hit on each other, firstly, they get attracted by each others gravitational fields and they start they start to get close to each other, and hence due to that, they start to revolve around each other and finally their centers collide releasing a huge abount of energy :/ or some things like that I guess xD
Their masses increase etc...
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Rajeeva said:
Just to clarify, the two bodies actually have LESS mass after the collision than the sum of the two bodies before the collision due to energy lost through radiation and other means.
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FAQ: What Happens When Two Black Holes Collide?
1. What is a collision of black holes?
A collision of black holes occurs when two black holes come into close proximity and merge together, combining their mass and energy.
2. How does a collision of black holes happen?
A collision of black holes can occur when two black holes are in close enough proximity that their gravitational pull causes them to orbit each other. As they continue to orbit, their gravitational pull becomes stronger, eventually causing them to merge together.
3. What happens when black holes collide?
When black holes collide, their gravitational pull causes space and time to warp, creating ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. These waves carry energy away from the collision, causing the black holes to merge and form a larger, more massive black hole.
4. Can we detect collisions of black holes?
Yes, we can detect collisions of black holes through the detection of gravitational waves. In 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) made the first direct observation of gravitational waves from a collision of two black holes.
5. What can we learn from studying collisions of black holes?
Studying collisions of black holes can help us better understand the behavior of gravity and the structure of space-time. It can also provide insights into the evolution of galaxies and the formation of black holes in the universe.