Are a Schwarzschild singularity and a black hole the same thing?
Oct 13, 2018 #1 jeremyfiennes 320 17 Are a Schwarzschild singularity and a black hole the same thing?
Oct 13, 2018 #2 PeterDonis Mentor Insights Author 37,794 15,555 The term "Schwarzschild singularity" has been used with several different meanings. It can mean a black hole; it can mean the horizon of the hole; or it can mean the singularity at ##r = 0##.
The term "Schwarzschild singularity" has been used with several different meanings. It can mean a black hole; it can mean the horizon of the hole; or it can mean the singularity at ##r = 0##.