In a binary star system,one component is found to have about 3 solar masses,the other about 7 solar masses.The 3-solar-mass star is visible from Earth,but the 7-solar-mass star is not.Theoretical considerations tell us that the 7-solar-mass star must be a:

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Based on the mass of the invisible star and theoretical considerations, it is likely that the 7-solar-mass star has collapsed into a black hole, which does not emit visible light and cannot be directly observed.

In a Binary Star System,one Component Is Found to Have