What happens if a strangelet falls in to a black hole?

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In summary, a strangelet is a hypothetical object made up of quarks that may exist in the universe but have not been observed. A black hole is a region in space with such strong gravitational pull that nothing, including light, can escape. It is unknown what would happen if a strangelet fell into a black hole, but it could potentially merge with the black hole or be torn apart. The impact on the black hole's behavior would depend on the properties of the strangelet and the black hole. There is currently no known threat to Earth from a strangelet falling into a black hole, but further research could provide more insights into potential impacts.

Sep 8, 2020

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TL;DR Summary: I'm new and i'm really curious about the anwers.

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It gets swallowed like anything else. Why wouldn't it?

Related to What happens if a strangelet falls in to a black hole?

1. What is a strangelet?

A strangelet is a hypothetical particle made up of a combination of strange quarks and other quarks.

2. What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region of space with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it.

3. What would happen if a strangelet fell into a black hole?

It is currently unknown what would happen if a strangelet fell into a black hole. Some theories suggest that it could potentially cause the black hole to evaporate, while others suggest it could create a larger and more powerful black hole.

4. Could a strangelet falling into a black hole destroy the universe?

No, there is no evidence to suggest that a strangelet falling into a black hole could destroy the entire universe. However, it could potentially have significant effects on the black hole and its surroundings.

5. Is there any way to prevent a strangelet from falling into a black hole?

Currently, there is no known way to prevent a strangelet from falling into a black hole. However, scientists are continuously studying and researching ways to better understand and potentially control the behavior of black holes.