In the context of a Black Hole consider the following statements 1 German astronomer Karl Schwarzsch...........

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In the context of a Black Hole, consider the following statements:

(1) German astronomer Karl Schwarzschild proposed the idea of black holes.

(2) Black holes are spherical, and the gravity acts equally in all different direction around.

(3) The centre of a black hole contains an event horizon creating an infinite curvature in space-time

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Albert Einstein proposed the idea of black holes in his general theory of relativity. The centre of a black hole contains a singularity, which is infinite curvature in space-time.
The event horizon is a boundary in space-time through which matter and light can only pass inward towards the black hole.