AIIMS2005Physics-Astrophysics

AIIMS 2005 Physics Black Holes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

The condition for a uniform spherical mass m of radius r to be a black hole is [G = gravitational constant and g = acceleration due to gravity]

A

(2Gm/r)^(1/2) ≤ c

B

(2gm/r)^(1/2) = c

C

(2Gm/r)^(1/2) ≥ c

D

(gm/r)^(1/2) ≥ c

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The criterion for a star to be black hole is GM/c²R ≥ 1/2.

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