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Good morning. Not sure if I am doing this right, but I just wanted to ask a question.
Dan4 said:I am assuming that a black hole has an infinite mass in any direction, from a direct line from any observer.
Dan4 said:So the mass doesn't increase over time, and if it's the same mass of the star that created it, how does it have an event horizon or the same gravitational "footprint" as the star that created it?
Yes, according to current scientific theories, black holes can be infinitely large. This is because the gravitational pull of a black hole is so strong that it can continue to pull in matter and energy indefinitely, making its size theoretically infinite.
Scientists have observed the effects of black holes on their surrounding environment, such as the distortion of light and the acceleration of nearby objects. These observations, along with mathematical calculations, support the idea that black holes can be infinitely large.
The event horizon is the point of no return for anything that enters a black hole. It is the boundary where the gravitational pull of the black hole becomes so strong that not even light can escape. Beyond the event horizon, the black hole's gravity is infinite.
It is possible for a black hole to stop growing if it runs out of material to consume. However, this is unlikely as black holes are constantly pulling in matter and energy from their surroundings. It is also possible for black holes to merge with other black holes, resulting in a larger black hole.
According to current scientific theories, there is no known limit to the size of a black hole. However, it is possible that the laws of physics may break down at the center of a black hole, known as the singularity, making it impossible to accurately determine its size.