Who coined the term ‘Black Hole’?

Solution

Sol. The term Black Hole was first used by physicist John A. Wheeler in 1967. A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that even light cannot escape. Information Booster:

• Black hole studies are based on Einstein’s theory of relativity.
• It forms a "singularity."
• Types include stellar , supermassive , and primordial black holes.
• Gravitational waves provide evidence for their existence.

• Vipin Sharma: Fictional name.
• H.N. Bhaga: Indian astronomer.