Definition
A region of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing—no particles or even electromagnetic radiation such as light—can escape from it. The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass can deform spacetime to form a black hole.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
The primary subject of the source material, representing an extreme astrophysical object.
Key properties or components
- Immense gravity
- Light cannot escape
- Formed from collapsed stars or massive matter accumulation
Contradictions or debates
None.