Time Dilation Near Black Holes: A Consequence of Mass and Singularity?

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The discussion confirms that black holes cause gravitational time dilation due to their mass concentrated in a singularity, as described by general relativity. Observers outside a black hole perceive objects falling into it as never crossing the event horizon, appearing to be "stopped" in time. This phenomenon illustrates the profound effects of mass on the fabric of space-time.

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If black holes stretch the space-time fabric because of their mass existing in singularity, if you were near a black hole, wouldn't there be a time-stretch?
 
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Yes definitely! Thats general relativity - gravitational time dilation.

From an outside observer; an object falling into a black-hole never seems to pass the event horizon (to my understanding), they seem to be "stopped" there, in time.
 
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