What density does something have to have to be considered a black hole?

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Any mass can theoretically become a black hole if compressed to a sufficient density. This critical density is defined by the condition where the Schwarzschild radius is less than the object's actual radius. The mathematical relationship involves the object's mass, density, and volume, leading to a formula for density based on its radius. Specifically, the density required for black hole formation is derived from the equation that relates mass and radius to gravitational constants. Thus, understanding this density is crucial for identifying the conditions under which black holes can form.
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"Any amount of mass at all can in principle be made to form a black hole if you compress it to a high enough density."

What is the high enough density?
 
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This high enough density is the density at which the schwarzchild radius of the object is less than the actual radius of the object.

Mathematically,
r_s=\frac{2Gm}{c^2}=r
If you assume the object to be a uniform sphere, we can write its mass as the product of density and volume:
m=\rho V=\frac{4/3}\rho\pi r^3

And substituting into the first equation,
r=\frac{2G(\frac{4/3}\rho\pi r^3){c^2}
\rho=\frac{3}{8}\frac{c^2}{G\pi r^2}

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