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I read a statement on another message board the SR forbides BHs and GR demands them.
Does SR forbide Black Holes, if so, why?
Does SR forbide Black Holes, if so, why?
Johnny R said:I read a statement on another message board the SR forbides BHs and GR demands them.
Does SR forbide Black Holes, if so, why?
This statement refers to the conflict between the theories of Special Relativity (SR) and General Relativity (GR) when it comes to the existence of black holes (BH). SR suggests that BHs cannot exist, while GR predicts their existence.
In SR, the speed of light is considered to be the fastest possible speed in the universe. This means that nothing, including light, can escape from a BH's gravitational pull, making it impossible for an observer to see the BH. Therefore, SR suggests that BHs cannot exist because they cannot be observed.
In GR, spacetime is described as a fabric that can be curved by the presence of massive objects. When a massive object, such as a star, collapses under its own gravity, it creates a curvature in spacetime that is strong enough to trap even light, resulting in a BH. GR explains that BHs exist due to the extreme curvature of spacetime caused by the collapse of massive objects.
Yes, there is strong evidence for the existence of BHs based on observations of their effects on nearby matter. For example, the motion of stars and gas near the center of our galaxy suggests the presence of a supermassive BH. In addition, gravitational waves, which were predicted by GR, have been detected from the merging of two BHs.
Currently, there is no known way to reconcile the conflict between SR and GR when it comes to BHs. However, both theories have been extensively tested and proven to be accurate in their respective domains. It is possible that a new theory that combines elements of both SR and GR may be able to explain the existence of BHs in the future.