Scientists view every paradox as an opportunity for investigations that lead to discoveries. A short video looks at Stephen Hawking's Black Hole paradox and its implications for general relativity and quantum mechanics. 

Concepts

paradoxes, black holes, astronomy, particles, quantum physics, quantum mechanics, the theory of general relativity, the theory of special relativity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups examine the three paradoxes offered in the "Dig Deeper" section and present their findings to the class

Classroom Considerations

• The explanations are in themselves complex and most appropriate for advanced high school or college-level classes

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related materials, and a discussion forum

Cons

• None