What happens when objects reach the event horizon?

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When an object reaches the event horizon of a black hole, it does not experience any immediate effects or sensations. The event horizon acts as a boundary beyond which events cannot affect an outside observer. Objects can cross this boundary without feeling anything special, as the laws of physics as understood do not indicate any drastic changes at that point. This conclusion aligns with current theoretical physics and general relativity principles.

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does anyone actually know what happens when something reaches the event horizon?
 
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Nothig happens at the event horizon. You can cross an horizon w/o feeling anything special.
 

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