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This article describes the way stars of various mass end their life, with a focus on black holes.  There is also information on how black holes are detected, difficult because light does not escape their gravitational pull, and X-ray astronomy.  Links to research is provided.
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black holes, death of stars, gravity
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Physics Central, (American Physical Society, College Park), WWW Document, (http://www.physicscentral.org/explore/action/blackholes.cfm).
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Physics Central, Physics in Action: Black Holes (American Physical Society, College Park), <http://www.physicscentral.org/explore/action/blackholes.cfm>.
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Physics Central. (n.d.). Physics in Action: Black Holes. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from American Physical Society: http://www.physicscentral.org/explore/action/blackholes.cfm
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Physics Central. Physics in Action: Black Holes. College Park: American Physical Society. http://www.physicscentral.org/explore/action/blackholes.cfm (accessed 24 April 2024).
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Physics Central. Physics in Action: Black Holes. College Park: American Physical Society. 24 Apr. 2024 <http://www.physicscentral.org/explore/action/blackholes.cfm>.
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