Speed of Light and Black holes

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The discussion centers on the theoretical implications of an object reaching the speed of light, specifically the concept that such an object would attain infinite mass. This infinite mass could potentially lead to the formation of an "infinite" black hole, which would have the capacity to consume the entire universe. However, it is established that achieving the speed of light is impossible for objects with mass, rendering these hypothetical scenarios irrelevant.

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if it were possible for an object to reach the speed of light it would reach an infinite mass, so would that create an "infinite" black hole sucking in the whole universe, or something to that effect?
 
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It doesn't matter, because you can't make an object go the speed of light, so any effects it would cause don't matter. :)
 
quantum123 said:
if it were possible for an object to reach the speed of light it would reach an infinite mass, so would that create an "infinite" black hole sucking in the whole universe, or something to that effect?

A similar question has been discussed in an earlier thread https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=177321

Eugene.
 

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