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Chapter 14, Problem 41EAP
(a)
To determine
The size of the super-giant star.
(b)
To determine
The Schwarzschild radius of the Cygnus X-1 black hole.
(c)
To determine
To Compare: The size of the black hole and supergiant star.
(d)
To determine
Whether it is difficult for a matter to fall directly into black holeof this size.
(e)
To determine
Compatibility of the accretion disk around the black hole.
(f)
To determine
Accuracy of the portrayal of the supergiant and black hole binary system.
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