
Science & Technology Q&A for Kids (and others) [November 15, 2024]
The Stephen Wolfram Podcast
Understanding Escape Velocity and Black Holes
This chapter examines the principle of escape velocity, detailing the immense speeds required to break free from Earth's gravity and other celestial bodies. It also investigates the unique characteristics of black holes, where escape velocity equals the speed of light, and describes how light behaves in their intense gravitational fields.
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