Space-Time Curve in Black Holes: What Does It Mean?

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The discussion centers on the concept of space-time curvature in black holes, specifically how gravity distorts the fabric of space-time. Participants explain that a black hole creates a puncture in this fabric, leading to unpredictable time flow near the singularity. The notion of "space curves into itself" refers to the extreme warping of space-time caused by the immense gravitational pull of a black hole, resulting in time approaching negative infinity at the singularity. This phenomenon is a fundamental aspect of general relativity.

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  • Understanding of general relativity
  • Familiarity with black hole physics
  • Basic knowledge of space-time concepts
  • Awareness of singularity and its implications
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  • Research the mathematical framework of general relativity
  • Explore the concept of singularity in black holes
  • Study the effects of gravity on space-time curvature
  • Learn about observational evidence for black holes, such as gravitational waves
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Astronomy enthusiasts, physicists, and students studying astrophysics will benefit from this discussion, particularly those interested in the complexities of black hole mechanics and space-time theories.

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in black holes it is said that space curves into itself and flow of time is not predicatble. what does these actually signify? what is "space curves into itself "?
 
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Prasanna Suman said:
in black holes it is said that space curves into itself and flow of time is not predicatble. what does these actually signify? what is "space curves into itself "?

I have never heard such statements.
Please provide references where these were said.
 
Prasanna Suman said:
in black holes it is said that space curves into itself and flow of time is not predicatble. what does these actually signify? what is "space curves into itself "?
I think:
As gravity distorts the fiber of space time, a black hole makes a hole (punctures) the fabric of space time. So at the hole the time is not predictabel. its like a hole in simple graphs. I think time tends to negative infinity to the past to the time of big band, the "singularity". that's just me, not a professional.
prashidha
 

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