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X-Ray Binary


Black holes have an infinite density (singularity). If a black hole is close enough to a normal star that material is being pulled from the normal star, they are called x-ray binaries. The material pulled from the companion star creates an accretion disk around the black hole.

Level: Grades 7-9

Author:
Kimberly S. Adams
Argyle Middle School
Silver Spring, MD

photo of material set-up