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Black Holes

Learn about mysterious Black Holes!

GCSE Basic Facts
After a massive star explodes as a Supernova it may end its life as a Black Hole. A Black Hole is a very small region of space with an enormous force of gravity. Gravitational attraction is so large that it can suck in whole stars and not even light can escape.


 
 
 

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2. Word match quiz:
Click here to match the words with their meanings.
 
3. Multiple-choice quiz: So you think you know about Black holes?
Click here to complete the following questions.
 
Useful websites on Black Holes
4. Virtual Trips to Black Holes and Neutron Stars page -
5. Black Holes by Ted Bunn.
Black Holes frequently asked questions
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6. Black Holes and Beyond -
7. Black Holes and Neutron Stars:
This site offers a non-technical discussion about the black holes and neutron stars
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8. Black Holes:
Here is a link to some Frequently Asked Questions (and answers!) about black holes -
9. Wired News:
Black Holes and Space Travel
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10. Abholes:
Black Holes, White Holes, Worm Holes
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11. HubbleSite - NewsCenter - 1997 - 01 - Massive Black Holes Dwell
Hubble site on Black Holes
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