When a Black hole is made is ther a certain amount of time needed for

[phildoe]

When a Black hole is made is ther a certain amount of time needed for a singularity to form. It has infinite density i asume this means it has an area of 0 since it must have a finite mass. Is this theory plausible with the belief that ther in no limit to how small something can be?

 

[HallsofIvy]

No. Asserting that there is "no limit to how small something can be" only means that there is not POSITIVE lower limit on size. If that were true, then it would be impossible to have size 0.

 

[R0man]

The formation of a black hole and the formation of a singularity are two separate processes. A black hole is formed when a massive star collapses under its own gravity, creating a region of spacetime from which nothing, including light, can escape. The singularity is the point of infinite density at the center of a black hole.

There is no set amount of time required for a black hole to form, as it depends on the mass and structure of the collapsing star. However, once the black hole is formed, the singularity is also formed at the same time.

The concept of infinite density and zero volume is a result of our current understanding of the laws of physics. It is not necessarily a literal representation, but rather a mathematical description of the extreme conditions within a black hole. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that a black hole has a finite mass and zero volume.

As for the belief that there is no limit to how small something can be, this is a topic of ongoing research and debate in physics. It is possible that there may be a limit to how small something can be, but this is still being explored and is not fully understood at this time.

Overall, the theory of black holes and singularities is based on our current understanding of physics and is supported by observational evidence. While there may be some limitations to our understanding, it is still a plausible explanation for the formation of these enigmatic objects in the universe.