Schwarzschild radius en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after German physicist and astronomer Karl Schwarzschild (1873–1916).
Meanings
- The radius of an object such that, if all its mass were compressed within that radius, the escape velocity would equal the speed of light.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzschild radii | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pl promień Schwarzschilda (radius of an object such that, if all its mass were compressed within that radius, the escape velocity would equal the speed of light) · vi bán kính Schwarzschild (radius of an object such that, if all its mass were compressed within that radius, the escape velocity would equal the speed of light)