What is the gravity of a black hole?

Subject: What is the gravity of a black hole?

Date: Fri Jun 22 11:58:13 2001
Posted by Sara
Grade level: 7-9 School: No school entered.
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Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 993225493.As

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I have read that a black hole does not act like a vaccuum but rather has things 
orbitting it.  When these objects inertia become considerably less than the 
gravity of the black hole they eventually get close enough to be pulled into 
the event horizon.  My question is, what is the force of gravity outside the 
event horizon?  Any information would be helpful, thank you for your time.

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