Modelling a Black Hole
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A balloon is blown up and wrapped in aluminium foil. Popping the balloon and crushing the foil represents the formation of a black hole.
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NotesCan also measure weight, diameter and circumference at each stage to compare the density.
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Web Linkswww.cfa.harvard.edu/seuforum/einstein/resources/JourneyBlackHole/JourneyBlackHoleManual.pdfAuthor : HarvardDescription : Page 3.
www.ehow.com/info_8570050_black-hole-experiments-kids.htmlAuthor : eHowDescription : Half way down page. -
Videoswww.youtube.com/watch?v=pcOxhdu5gh8Author : AfterschoolUniverse's channelDescription : Explains, includes measurements.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEGzvb-Io2AAuthor : MyThreeSeedsofJoyDescription : -
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