Question

Two identical black holes collide head-on. Each of them has a mass equivalent to 32 solar...

  1. Two identical black holes collide head-on. Each of them has a mass equivalent to 32 solar masses. (The sun has a mass of about 2×10^30 kg.) As the black holes collide, they merge, forming a single, larger black hole and additional gravitational waves that carry momentum out of the system. Before the collision, one black hole is moving with a speed of 52 km/s, while the other one is moving at 66 km/s. After the collision the larger black hole moves with speed 5 km/s. How much momentum was carried away by gravitational waves?
0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
Two identical black holes collide head-on. Each of them has a mass equivalent to 32 solar...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT