What is a Black Hole? How is it formed?
The concept of a black hole is based on the theory of ‘general relativity’ published by Albert Einstein. According to the theory, every object bends space in proportion to its mass and creates gravity. Black holes are formed when too much mass is squeezed into too little space, creating infinite gravity. Black holes can theoretically be produced by humans, but with today’s technology this is close to impossible. Only a dying star in space can collapse in on itself and become a black hole.
Out of a black hole? What is a singularity?
Black holes have infinite gravity because they bend space infinitely. This gravity is so great that even light, which we assume to be the highest speed in the universe, cannot escape it. Inside black holes there is an absolute singularity. An object that enters through the event horizon of a black hole is broken down into its smallest particles and mixed into the singularity. However, according to a theory that has been put forward in recent years, the other end of black holes, the white holes, throw the object taken in by the black hole back into other universes. However, since this theory has not been proven, it is difficult to make a definitive judgment on this subject.
What is the event horizon?
The event horizon is the boundary of a black hole. An object that enters it breaks up into particles and cannot get out again.
Do black holes die?
Until the last century, black holes were known to be immortal. However, Stephen Hawking theorized that black holes lose mass through particle scattering. And it has been astronomically proven that black holes are not immortal.
How to observe black holes?
Since light cannot escape from black holes, it is impossible to observe them directly. But it is possible to observe their effects. There are black holes that have been observed in exactly this way.
Is there a black hole at the center of our galaxy?
Yes, there is a black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. But don’t be afraid, since our system is located in a remote part of the galaxy, it is unlikely that we will be sucked into the event horizon.
