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What is the difference between mathematical singularity and black hole singularity[emoji780]
A black hole is a region of space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it. This occurs when a massive star collapses in on itself, creating a singularity at its center.
A mathematical singularity is a point or region in space where the laws of physics break down. In the context of black holes, it refers to the point of infinite density and zero volume at the center of a black hole.
No, black holes and mathematical singularities are not the same thing. A black hole is a physical object, while a mathematical singularity is a theoretical concept that describes what happens at the center of a black hole.
No, we cannot see mathematical singularities as they are points of infinite density and zero volume, making them impossible to observe. However, we can indirectly study them through the effects they have on their surroundings, such as the bending of light and the gravitational pull on nearby objects.
The event horizon of a black hole is the point of no return, where the gravitational pull becomes so strong that even light cannot escape. Anything that crosses the event horizon will be pulled into the black hole and cannot escape.