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Kerr–Newman metric

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Some things in space spin fast.

Spinning and chargend black hole with accretion disk.jpg
Spinning and chargend black hole with accretion disk.jpg
They can also have a charge. This makes them very special. Scientists use math to study them. It helps us learn about the stars. Do you like space?

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