Understanding Black Holes and the Event Horizon Telescope

What was the significant achievement of the Event Horizon Telescope in 2019?

• Measurement of the speed of light

• First image of a black hole

• Detection of gravitational waves

• Discovery of a new galaxy

What is the role of the magnetic field in the behavior of matter around a black hole?

• It creates a gravitational pull

• It aligns the photons' vibrations

• It increases the black hole's mass

• It slows down the speed of light

How much matter does the M87 black hole absorb annually?

• 100 solar masses

• 1/1000th of a solar mass

• 10 solar masses

• 1 solar mass

What is the Event Horizon Telescope's current capability?

• Measuring the speed of light

• Spotting a galaxy

• Detecting gravitational waves

• Spotting something the size of a credit card on the moon

What future capability is expected from the Event Horizon Telescope?

• Detecting alien life

• Creating a moving image of a black hole

• Measuring the universe's expansion rate

• Discovering new planets