Supermassive Black Holes | Science Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions

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Studying and understanding supermassive black holes is both fascinating and crucial as they hold the key to understanding the most extreme environments and processes in the universe. These enormous entities, found at the centers of galaxies, including our own Milky Way, influence the formation and evolution of galaxies through their immense gravitational forces. By examining supermassive black holes, scientists gain insights into the dynamics of galaxy evolution, the behavior of matter and energy under extreme conditions, and the fundamental laws of physics. With all this in mind, let's engage with this teaching resource.

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