Question

Which of the following BEST describes the black hole status within the Milky Way?

(1 point)
Responses

When the Milky Way “dies,” it will turn into a black hole.

When the Milky Way “dies,” it will turn into a black hole.

There is a supermassive black hole that is about 15 million miles across.

There is a supermassive black hole that is about 15 million miles across.

There is a small black hole that is only beginning to form.

There is a small black hole that is only beginning to form.

There are at least five black holes of varying sizes and shapes.

Answer 1

The BEST description of the black hole status within the Milky Way is:

"There is a supermassive black hole that is about 15 million miles across."

This refers to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole located at the center of our galaxy.