Time Dilation Near Black Holes: A Consequence of Mass and Singularity?

In summary, a black hole is a region in space with an extremely strong gravitational pull that is formed when a massive star collapses under its own gravity. Once something crosses the event horizon of a black hole, it cannot escape, but objects can escape before crossing. Black holes also warp space-time and there are three known types: stellar, intermediate, and supermassive.
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If black holes stretch the space-time fabric because of their mass existing in singularity, if you were near a black hole, wouldn't there be a time-stretch?
 
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Yes definitely! Thats general relativity - gravitational time dilation.

From an outside observer; an object falling into a black-hole never seems to pass the event horizon (to my understanding), they seem to be "stopped" there, in time.
 
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thnx for replying =)
 

1. What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region in space with an extremely strong gravitational pull that even light cannot escape from. This is due to the immense mass of the black hole being packed into a very small space.

2. How are black holes formed?

Black holes are formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses under its own gravity. This collapse causes the star's core to become extremely dense, creating a black hole.

3. Can anything escape from a black hole?

Once something crosses the event horizon of a black hole (the point of no return), it cannot escape. However, before crossing the event horizon, objects can escape with enough velocity.

4. How do black holes affect space-time?

Black holes have a strong gravitational pull that warps space-time. This means that objects near a black hole will experience time passing differently than objects further away from it.

5. Are there different types of black holes?

Yes, there are three known types of black holes: stellar black holes, which form from the collapse of a massive star; intermediate black holes, which have a mass between that of a stellar black hole and a supermassive black hole; and supermassive black holes, which are found at the center of most galaxies and have a mass equivalent to billions of suns.

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