Why don't electrons turn into black holes?

In summary, electrons are considered to be point particles with zero volume and radius. This means that the formula F=GMm/r^2, which describes the force between two different particles, cannot be applied to an electron exerting a force on itself. However, the true nature of electrons is still not fully understood and theories such as string theory suggest that they may not actually be point particles.
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From my understanding electrons are point particles with zero volume, therefore zero radius.


F = GMm / r^2
F = GMm / (0)^2
F = ∞ N.


Can someone please explain?
 
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A point particle doesn't exert a force on itself. That formula only applies to two different particles.

In a broader sense, though, we really don't know why. You're right that treating electrons as point particles causes all sorts of problems. Their true nature is still somewhat mysterious. (This is/was the appeal of string theory, that the fundamental particles could be "strings" or other extended objects rather than points, which helps a lot of problems go away)
 
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Because its Compton wavelength is bigger than its Schwarzschild radius.
 
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1. Why don't electrons turn into black holes?

Electrons do not turn into black holes because they have a very small mass and are governed by the laws of quantum mechanics, which prevent them from collapsing into a singularity.

2. Can electrons ever become black holes?

No, electrons cannot become black holes because their mass is too low to overcome the forces of quantum mechanics that keep them stable.

3. What is the relationship between electron mass and black hole formation?

The relationship between electron mass and black hole formation is that an object must have a mass greater than the Chandrasekhar limit (1.4 times the mass of the sun) in order to collapse into a black hole. Electrons have a mass that is much smaller than this limit, so they cannot form black holes.

4. Are there any conditions under which electrons can turn into black holes?

No, there are no known conditions under which electrons can turn into black holes. Even under extreme conditions such as in the core of a neutron star, electrons do not have enough mass to form a black hole.

5. How do black holes form if electrons cannot turn into them?

Black holes form when a massive star dies and its core collapses under its own gravity. This creates a singularity, which is a point of infinite density and gravity, and is surrounded by an event horizon, the point of no return. Electrons, being too small to form a black hole, play no role in this process.

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