Ch 13: Gravitation

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Young & Freedman Calc 14th Edition

Ch 13: Gravitation

문제 40c

13장, 문제 40c

In 2005 astronomers announced the discovery of a large black hole in the galaxy Markarian 766 having clumps of matter orbiting around once every 27 hours and moving at 30,000 km/s. What is the radius of its event horizon?

검증된 단계별 안내

Understand that the problem involves a black hole, and we need to find the radius of its event horizon, also known as the Schwarzschild radius.

Recall the formula for the Schwarzschild radius:

r

_s=2GMc2, where

G

is the gravitational constant,

M

is the mass of the black hole, and

c

is the speed of light.

Use the given orbital speed and period to find the mass of the black hole. The centripetal force required for the orbit is provided by the gravitational force:

\frac{G M m}{r^{2}} = \frac{m v^{2}}{r}

, where

v

is the orbital speed, and

r

is the orbital radius.

Solve for the mass

M

using the relationship

v = \frac{2 π r}{T}

, where

T

is the orbital period. Rearrange to find

M = \frac{v^{2} r}{G}

Substitute the calculated mass

M

into the Schwarzschild radius formula to find the radius of the event horizon.

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Black Hole Event Horizon

The event horizon of a black hole is the boundary beyond which nothing can escape its gravitational pull, not even light. It is defined by the Schwarzschild radius, which depends on the mass of the black hole. Understanding the event horizon is crucial for determining the size of a black hole and the region from which no information can escape.

Orbital Mechanics

Orbital mechanics involves the study of the motion of objects in space under the influence of gravitational forces. In this context, the clumps of matter orbiting the black hole provide information about the gravitational field and mass of the black hole, which are essential for calculating the event horizon radius using Kepler's laws and gravitational equations.

Relativistic Speeds

Relativistic speeds refer to velocities that are a significant fraction of the speed of light, requiring the use of Einstein's theory of relativity to accurately describe motion and gravitational effects. The clumps of matter moving at 30,000 km/s around the black hole suggest relativistic effects, which must be considered when calculating the dynamics and properties of the black hole, including its event horizon.