Question
When do black holes form?
Group of answer choices
when a star emits pulses of electromagnetic radiation
when a massive star explodes outward
when the outer layers of a star are ejected
when matter from a massive star collapses inward
Group of answer choices
when a star emits pulses of electromagnetic radiation
when a massive star explodes outward
when the outer layers of a star are ejected
when matter from a massive star collapses inward
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Black holes form **when matter from a massive star collapses inward**. This typically occurs at the end of a massive star's life cycle, particularly after it has gone through supernova explosions, which can leave behind a core that collapses under its own gravity if it is sufficiently massive.