Black holes emit Hawking radiation and evaporate over time
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Hawking radiation
Black holes emit Hawking radiation and evaporate over time
Hawking radiation implies that black holes have a temperature and are not eternal; they gradually lose mass and energy, leading to their eventual disappearance.
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Understanding Hawking radiation helps us comprehend the fundamental properties of black holes and the universe's ultimate fate.
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