Speed of light, Mass, And black Holes

[XeigerA]

Hey i have a question for anyone who wants to answer. Would an object moving at the speed of light which has infinite mass have infinite gravity? and if so would it also become a black hole? And if that's the case would a black hole with infinite gravity drag everything else at the same time or would it create a ripple effect around it where any observer's would notice the difference in the surrounding cosmologically, assuming they didnt notice the gravity shift themselves? How would that work?

 

[jtbell]

See the following article from the Usenet Physics FAQ:

http://www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/~dkoks/Faq/Relativity/BlackHoles/black_fast.html

 

[Entropia]

Great question! The relationship between speed of light, mass, and black holes is a complex one. To answer your first question, an object moving at the speed of light would not have infinite mass. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, as an object approaches the speed of light, its mass actually increases. However, it would have an incredibly large amount of energy and its gravity would also increase.

As for whether it would become a black hole, that depends on its mass and not its speed. A black hole is created when an object's mass is so concentrated that it creates a gravitational pull strong enough to trap even light. So, if the object's mass is large enough, it could become a black hole.

In terms of the black hole's gravity and its effect on surrounding objects, it would depend on the size and distance of those objects. A black hole's gravity is incredibly powerful, but it also has a limited range. Objects far enough away would not be affected by its gravity, but those closer would experience a strong gravitational pull.

As for creating a ripple effect, that is a possibility. As a black hole moves through space, it can create distortions in the fabric of space-time, known as gravitational waves. These waves can have a ripple effect and can be detected by observers.

Overall, the relationship between speed of light, mass, and black holes is a complex and fascinating one. There is still much to be explored and understood about these concepts, and it is a topic that continues to intrigue scientists and researchers. I hope this helps to answer your questions!