Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant 'blackholes' billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
Correct answer: B. Gravitational waves' were detected.
- A. 'Higgs boson particles' were detected.
- B. Gravitational waves' were detected.
- C. Possibility of inter-galactic space travel through 'wormhole' was confirmed.
- D. It enabled the scientists to understand 'singularity'.
Explanation
Merging black holes disturb spacetime and produce gravitational waves that can be detected on Earth. This observation did not confirm wormholes or directly detect Higgs bosons.
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