Humans Move Before Becoming Black Hole

In summary, the question is asking about the maximum speed a human could move before their relativistic mass causes them to collapse into a black hole. However, this is a misconception as velocity is a frame-relative quantity and choosing a different reference frame will not make someone turn into a black hole. Relativistic mass is not a concept used by professional physicists.
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The question kind of says it all. How fast fast could a human move before Relativistic mass made him collapse into a black hole(the answerer can choose whatever mass and volume that they want for the equations).
 
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Ted Baas said:
The question kind of says it all. How fast fast could a human move before Relativistic mass made him collapse into a black hole(the answerer can choose whatever mass and volume that they want for the equations).
A search of these forums will turn up many copies of the answer: There is no such speed. No matter how fast you go, you do not become a black hole. Velocity is a frame-relative quantity. You cannot make someone turn into a black hole or not simply by choosing a different reference frame.
 
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This is a misconception. You will not turn into a black hole because of relativistic mass. In your rest frame, absolutely nothing changes and you can always describe things using that frame. Relativistic mass is generally not a concept in use by professional physicists. See our FAQ in the Insights section.
 

1. What is the process of a human becoming a black hole?

The process of a human becoming a black hole is known as gravitational collapse. This occurs when a massive star runs out of fuel and its core collapses under its own gravity, resulting in a black hole.

2. How long does it take for a human to become a black hole?

The time it takes for a human to become a black hole depends on the size of the star and its mass. Generally, it can take anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes for a human to become a black hole.

3. Can humans control the process of becoming a black hole?

No, humans do not have the ability to control the process of becoming a black hole. Gravitational collapse is a natural process that occurs due to the laws of physics.

4. What happens to the body of a human when they become a black hole?

When a human becomes a black hole, their body is compressed into a singularity, a point of infinite density and zero volume. It is surrounded by an event horizon, a boundary from which nothing, including light, can escape.

5. Is it possible for a human to survive becoming a black hole?

No, it is not possible for a human to survive becoming a black hole. The intense gravitational forces would rip apart the human body and compress it into a singularity.

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