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EFFET NOUILLES [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Stars (Astronomy)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
DEF

The theoretical process by which an object approaching a black hole is progressively broken down into a long thin string of particles by increasing gravitational forces, especially the vast difference in gravitational strength at either end of the object.

CONT

NASA's event horizon postcard warns travelers about visiting a black hole with a nod to "spaghettification," also called the noodle effect. The closer an object gets to a black hole, the stronger its gravitational pull becomes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étoiles (Astronomie)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
CONT

L'étoile a été littéralement déchirée sous l'effet de la fantastique gravité du trou noir, l'attraction gravitationnelle s'exerçant différemment d'un bord à l'autre de l'astre. Un phénomène également nommé spaghettisation.

Key term(s)
  • effet de nouilles

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