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Citrus2011 [14]
2 years ago
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In the first direct detection of gravitational waves by LIGO in 2015, the waves came from A. the collapse of a nearby star into

a white dwarf B. the merger of two black holes C. a supernova explosion in a nearby galaxy D. the rapid motion of three hot Jupiter planets around a
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diamong [38]2 years ago
8 0

In the first direct detection of gravitational waves by LIGO in 2015, the waves came from the merger of two black holes. Option B is correct. This is further explained below.

<h3>What are gravitational waves?</h3>

A gravitational wave is simply defined as a ripple in space that is unseen though extremely rapid. Gravitational waves move at light speed. As they pass past, these waves compress and stretch everything in their path.

In conclusion, the merger of two black holes is the first direct detection of gravitational waves.

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