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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