What would happen to the gravitational force upon the earth if the sun were replaced by a 1 solar mass black hole?

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Britney Vaughn

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2 August, 21:22

What would happen to the gravitational force upon the earth if the sun were replaced by a 1 solar mass black hole?

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Alexandra Avery · Answer 1

If the sun were replaced by a 1 solar mass black hole,

there would be no change whatsoever out here on Earth.

(At least, not as far as gravitational forces are concerned.

It would certainly get dark, and start to get very cold.)