As matter swirls inward in the accretion disk surrounding an AGN, the pressure increases enormously. One consequence of this is:
A)the formation of jets of material pushing outward perpendicular to the plane of the disk.
B)that the event horizon of the black hole is pushed inward.
C)a supernova eruption.
D)an outward expansion of the size of the accretion disk.

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The increased pressure in the accretion disk can lead to the formation of jets of material that are ejected outward perpendicular to the plane of the disk. These jets can propel material at high speeds, creating bright emission visible to telescopes.

As Matter Swirls Inward in the Accretion Disk Surrounding an AGN