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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How dense is a black hole?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Density is a measure of mass per volume. so ρ=m/v where v is volume. So the density of a black hole would be its mass (do a quick google search for your class: supermassive massive, stellar, micro. Note that these would be extremely approximate) and divide by the volume of the black hole. These quantities is determined by subjects that are extremely specific to that field of science.The densities of black holes are generally huge, given that the masses involved are enormous and the volume they encompass is relatively minuscule. To answer your question in a word? Extremely.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Actually, I may be steering you wrong. A wikipedia search shows black holes have some interesting density properties. Apologies!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if a star with a metallic mass core of 1.4 to 3 solar masses and a density of 10^9 g/cm^3 collapses, it will become a neutron star with a density of 10^14 g/cm^3. But if the mass is greater than 3 solar masses then the gravitational collapse is greater an the density becomes infinite. That is by conventional astronomy. Check Subquantum Kinetics if you want a more rational asnwer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

might i suggest looking at Schwarzschild radius formula

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Infinitely Dense. Since the mass of the the once large sun is condensed due to its gravity into a volume infinitely small, its density is infinitely large. This is considered a singularity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i always thought the singularity was on the other side of the wormhole is this wrong?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

singularity is the the term to describe a point in space with infinite density. this is seen in black holes and presumably the big bang. Strictly speaking a wormhole is pure theory with no physical evidence. But if you were to make a hole in space time there would be a black hole on both ends

OpenStudy (anonymous):

extremely high density or density is infinite.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Considering that the gravity exerted by a black hole is sufficient to bend light "completely", I'd say there's no 'density' to speak of. It's infinitely dense

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