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High Mass Stellar Evolution — Quiz

Question 4 • Physics in the Universe

What is found at the center of a black hole?

Answer
A
a dense core of fused iron and nickel
B
a vacuum where all matter is completely destroyed
C
a singularity with infinite density and zero volume
D
a rotating ring of highly compressed neutrons

Explanation

In the classical description of a black hole, matter collapses toward a singularity, a region where density becomes infinite and volume approaches zero. A black hole is not thought to have a fused-metal core, an empty vacuum, or a ring of compressed neutrons. Therefore, the correct choice is a singularity with infinite density and zero volume.

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