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How to Understand the Image of a Black Hole

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What is a black hole? Individuals hear a detailed explanation about what a black hole is, how it forms, and how it effects light and matter. The characteristics of a black hole determine the image it produces in telescopes, and understanding how to read these images is crucial to new breakthroughs.

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Concepts

force of gravity, gravity, black holes, the theory of general relativity, the speed of light, plasma, galaxies, the milky way galaxy, electromagnetic waves, radio waves, outer space, space, space-time, space exploration, light years, light

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

Introduce black holes and the Theory of General Relativity
Use an an example of current space exploration

Classroom Considerations

Expects scholars understand higher-level explanations of abstract concepts

This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

Narrator gives a thorough explanation of a difficult concept
Visual aids support instruction

Cons

None

Common Core

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