WHAT IF A BLACK HOLE REPLACED THE SUN? A STUDY OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.3353Keywords:
blackholes, astrophysicsAbstract
In this study, we investigate the consequences of replacing the Sun with black holes of various masses, focusing on gravitational, thermal, and structural impacts on the solar system. Using simulations, we analyze scenarios involving stellar-mass, intermediate-mass, supermassive, and primordial black holes. Results indicate that such a replacement would destabilize the solar system, leading to planetary freezing, orbital disruptions, and extreme radiation exposure, rendering Earth uninhabitable. The study highlights the critical role of the Sun’s unique Gravitational mass and radiative stability in sustaining life on Earth.
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