Gadgets: Black Hole Mergers Explained: What Happens When Two Black Holes Collide in Space?

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Black Hole Mergers Explained: What Happens When Two Black Holes Collide in Space?

Black hole mergers are among the most energetic events in space. Two black holes gradually lose energy through gravitational interactions, drawing them closer until their event horizons stretch and merge. Gravitational waves released during the process are some of the most powerful forces in the universe, with part of the black holes' mass converting into pure energy.

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