What term did Wheeler popularize for massive space objects?
Dark stars
Wormholes
Neutron stars
Black hole
Answer
Black holes are cosmic entities with such intense gravitational force that nothing, not even light, can escape their pull. They are the remnants of massive stars that have collapsed under their gravity. The term "black hole" was coined by physicist John Wheeler in 1967, replacing the earlier term "gravitational collapse." These mysterious objects continue to captivate scientists and inspire ongoing research in astrophysics
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