Question

Where are intermediate black holes commonly found?

a) In globular clusters
b) Near pulsars
c) In elliptical galaxies
d) Within nebulae

Answer 1

Intermediate black holes are typically found in the crowded inner regions of globular clusters, where conditions are favorable for their growth.

Step-by-step explanation:

Intermediate black holes are commonly found in crowded regions where they have opportunities to grow by swallowing stars and other cosmic matter. The best breeding grounds for such intermediate-mass black holes are the crowded inner regions of globular clusters.

Globular clusters are very old, densely packed groups of stars found in the halos of galaxies, including our Milky Way. Observations suggest that the dense environments of globular clusters may facilitate the formation and growth of these intermediate black holes through mergers and accretion of material.