Does gravity get destroyed in a black hole ?

In summary, gravity exists inside a black hole and is not destroyed. The expansion of the universe is caused by the big bang and the acceleration is caused by "dark energy". The Higgs mechanism, not the particle, creates rest mass for fundamental particles. Higgs bosons are unstable and do not exist in nature in significant quantities. The universe's total gravity does not diminish over time, and the expansion of the universe is not caused by black holes or higgs bosons.
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Does gravity get destroyed in a black hole ? If the Higgs particle creates mass in the universe and higgs are destroyed in a black hole, then the total gravity in the universe must diminish over time , hence the universe expanding ?
 
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Gravity exists insides a black hole.

The expansion of the universe was caused in the big bang (but NOT as an explosion, in case you have that canard in your head) and the acceleration of the expansion is caused by what is given the place-holder name "dark energy" because we don't know what it is, just what it does.
 
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Gravity is pretty much the only thing which a black hole does NOT destroy.
 
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lee sarson said:
Does gravity get destroyed in a black hole ?
It does not.

lee sarson said:
If the Higgs particle creates mass in the universe

The higgs mechanism (not the particle) is responsible for the rest mass of fundamental particles. The mass of composite particles and systems of objects is a combination of this type of mass plus the energy inherent in the system.

lee sarson said:
and higgs are destroyed in a black hole

Higgs bosons are unstable and decay almost instantly. They do not exist in nature in any significant quantity.

lee sarson said:
then the total gravity in the universe must diminish over time

Certainly not.

lee sarson said:
hence the universe expanding ?

The universe is expanding, but it has nothing to do with black holes and higgs bosons.
 

1. What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region of space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it. This is due to the extreme curvature of space and time caused by a massive object collapsing in on itself.

2. Does gravity get destroyed in a black hole?

No, gravity is not destroyed in a black hole. In fact, it is the intense gravitational pull that defines a black hole. However, the laws of physics, including our understanding of gravity, break down at the singularity of a black hole.

3. Can anything escape a black hole?

Once an object passes the event horizon (the point of no return), it is impossible for it to escape the black hole's gravitational pull. This includes light, which is why black holes appear black. However, some energy and particles can escape through processes like Hawking radiation.

4. How does gravity behave differently in a black hole?

In a black hole, the gravitational pull is so strong that it warps space and time. This means that the laws of physics, including gravity, behave differently inside a black hole compared to outside of it. For example, time moves slower near a black hole due to the intense gravitational pull.

5. Can a black hole's gravity affect objects outside of it?

Yes, a black hole's gravity can affect objects outside of it, even from great distances. This is because gravity is a force that acts over long distances. However, the strength of the gravitational pull decreases with distance, so the effects of a black hole's gravity may not be noticeable from far away.

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