What are the chances of finding a black hole in the orbit of a planet

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The chances of finding a black hole in the orbit of a planet are theoretically possible, but practically very low. Here are the key points regarding this scenario:

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Black Holes and Gravity: A black hole, like any massive object, exerts gravitational influence. If a planet were to travel at the right speed and distance, it could theoretically orbit a black hole without falling into it. This is similar to how planets orbit stars.

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Survival of Planets: For a planet to remain intact and orbit a black hole, it must be outside certain critical limits, such as the Schwarzschild radius (the event horizon) and the Roche limit

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Which defines the distance within which a celestial body would be torn apart by tidal forces. As long as these conditions are met, a planet could orbit a black hole without being destroyed

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Formation Events: Most black holes form from the remnants of massive stars that undergo supernova explosions. This violent process typically destroys any nearby planets, making it unlikely for planets to survive and orbit a newly formed black hole.

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Existing Systems: While there is no direct evidence of planets orbiting black holes, theoretical models suggest that it is possible

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For example, some studies indicate that a black hole could have a significant number of planets in orbit around it, potentially even habitable ones, if they formed after the black hole's creation from the surrounding material.

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