Great Analogy of Holding a Rope Above a BH?

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The discussion revolves around the analogy of holding a rope above a black hole, illustrating how the bottom of the rope remains suspended until the force from the top is removed. Participants evaluate a video that visually represents this concept, suggesting it effectively conveys the idea. There is also a technical exchange on how to embed YouTube videos in forum posts. The analogy serves to clarify complex gravitational dynamics related to black holes. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of visual aids in understanding astrophysical phenomena.
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So I understand that if one could hold a rope above a black hole and suddenly let it go the bottom would stay suspended until the removal of the force holding it propagates from the top to the bottom. Is this video a good analogy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8UimHnsWSBc

P.S. How the heck do you embed these...
 
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Great video.
 
Drakkith said:
P.S. How the heck do you embed these...
At the end of the URL for a youtube video there is a number with a V and an equals infront of it. For this one it is: v=8UimHnsWSBc

Simply take the number and click the youtube button to wrap it in {YOUTUBE}{/YOUTUBE} (with "[" instead of "{" of course).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UimHnsWSBc

If you quote this you should be able to see what I've done if that's still not clear :smile:
 
Awesome, thanks Ryan.
 
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