What Happens to Mass When Black Holes Move?

In summary: So, no, the entire earth would not become a black hole.In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of black holes being involved in recent gravitational waves and the question of what happens to the mass inside a star when it is consumed by a black hole. It is clarified that the Schwarzschild radius formula does not mean that all mass would become a black hole, as the radius is much smaller than the actual radius of most objects. The conversation also mentions the two types of energy that a black hole possesses.
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1832vin
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I've recently read a new article that said that the recent gravitational waves might have had 2 black holes in a star

that gave me a question, because you need masses to move or accelerate to generate gravitational waves, what happens to the mass inside of the star? because black holes's space time have no way out, would it consume the mass of the star leaving space? (but that would mean it'd skew the pressure of the star)

or does most mass just bend around the black hole and never goes into the black hole itself? because according to schwarzschild radius formula, everything has mass would have a black hole, but what if we skewed the mass? say, displace a lot of iron on Earth to one side, that would move the black hole itself, does that mean it's create a cavity?
 
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Just as any other particle, black hole has two kinds of energy. Intrinsic energy of the system at rest (also called mass), and kinetic energy of motion. Only the latter energy is lost when a system of two black holes (spiraling around each other) produces gravitational waves.
 
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1832vin said:
according to schwarzschild radius formula, everything has mass would have a black hole
You misunderstand the Schwarzschild radius. It is a black hole only if all the mass is inside the radius. For the sun (and other stuff) the S. radius is a lot smaller than the actual radius of the sun.
 

1. What is a black hole and how does it move?

A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it. Black holes can move through space just like any other object, but their movement is primarily determined by the mass and velocity of the surrounding objects.

2. Does the mass of a black hole change when it moves?

No, the mass of a black hole does not change when it moves. The mass of a black hole is determined by the amount of matter that has fallen into it, and this does not change due to its movement.

3. How does the movement of a black hole affect its surrounding environment?

The movement of a black hole can have a significant impact on its surrounding environment. As it moves, it can pull in nearby objects with its strong gravitational force, causing disruptions in the orbits of planets or stars. It can also affect the flow of gas and dust around it, leading to the formation of new stars or the destruction of existing ones.

4. Can the movement of a black hole be predicted?

Yes, the movement of a black hole can be predicted using mathematical equations and models. Scientists can study the mass, velocity, and surrounding environment of a black hole to make predictions about its future movement.

5. Is the movement of black holes related to the expansion of the universe?

Yes, the movement of black holes is related to the expansion of the universe. As the universe expands, the distance between objects increases, causing them to move further apart. This expansion can also affect the movement of black holes, causing them to move away from their original positions.

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