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Scientists measure black hole jets for first time

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What is the exact feeding rate (mass accretion rate) of the black hole in Cygnus X-1?
How does the measured jet power compare to the black hole's total energy budget?
What is the precise mechanism by which the solar wind bends the jets?
How does this measurement improve models of black hole growth and feedback?
What are the implications for understanding supermassive black holes in other galaxies?
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