Dark Matter is baryonic matter passed through a black hole?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the hypothesis that dark matter could be baryonic matter that has passed through a black hole, exploring implications for the size of galaxies without black holes. The scope includes conceptual and theoretical aspects of cosmology and astrophysics.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the idea of dark matter being baryonic matter passed through a black hole could explain the small size of galaxies without black holes.
  • Others argue that black holes do not lose mass and that nothing is "passed through" them, suggesting a misunderstanding of black hole physics.
  • A participant challenges the initial hypothesis, stating that it does not make sense and encourages a review of basic cosmology and the Standard Model.
  • Another participant asserts that the concept is not found in mainstream science, leading to the locking of the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the initial hypothesis, with some rejecting it outright and others questioning its validity based on established scientific understanding. The discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include a lack of clarity on the definitions of dark matter and baryonic matter, as well as unresolved assumptions about the behavior of black holes in relation to mass retention.

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Wouldn't this explain why galaxies with no black holes are so small?
 
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From what I've learned, the black hole doesn't lose mass, that which it captures it keeps, i.e. nothing is "passed through".
 
Silenus said:
Dark Matter is baryonic matter passed through a black hole?
No, that doesn't even make sense. You would do well to read some basic cosmology plus study the Standard Model.
 
Silenus said:
Wouldn't this explain why galaxies with no black holes are so small?

No, and since this concept isn't found anywhere in mainstream science as far as I know, thread locked.
 

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