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Direct linkRuiz, Michael J. – Physics Teacher, 2008
An introductory approach to black holes is presented along with astronomical observational data pertaining to the presence of a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. Concepts of conservation of energy and Kepler's third law are employed so students can apply formulas from their physics class to determine the mass of the black hole…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Energy Conservation, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles
