Can Things Really Escape Black Holes?

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In summary, a new discovery has been made in regards to black holes. This discovery may have implications on theories such as quantum physics and the principle of conservation of mass and energy. It may also change our understanding of general relativity, as black holes were previously seen as a paradox. However, the jury is still out on whether this is a valid solution. Further explanation may be needed to fully comprehend the significance of this discovery.
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BlackHoles--- Things CAN get free

http://dsc.discovery.com/news/afp/20040712/blackhole.html

talk about a new discovery

does this have any other implications on any other theories?
 
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Do you mean besides quantum physics and the principle of conservation of mass and energy? Might this have some implications on how general relativity is viewed, seeing as how black holes were seen as a paradox or hole in the spacetime continuum? I'm not so sure, but I do remember a quote made by Hawking about God not only rolling dice, but also hiding them. They may not be so hidden after all...
 
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Quote from article:
"It's possible that what he presented in the seminar is a solution," Gibbons said. "But I think you have to say the jury is still out."

Let's see what he has for us.
 
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It should be interesting... Somebody will probably have to explain it in plain English for me, though.
 
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amazing, this is great work
 

FAQ: Can Things Really Escape Black Holes?

What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it. This is due to the immense mass and compactness of the object.

How are black holes formed?

Black holes are formed when a massive star dies and its core collapses under its own gravitational force. This creates a singularity, a point of infinite density, at the center of the black hole.

Can anything escape from a black hole?

No, nothing can escape from the event horizon of a black hole. However, outside of the event horizon, it is possible for objects to escape if they have enough velocity to overcome the gravitational pull.

What happens to objects that enter a black hole?

Once an object passes the event horizon of a black hole, it is pulled towards the singularity and stretched into a long, thin strand in a process known as spaghettification. Eventually, the object will reach the singularity and be crushed to an infinitely small point.

Can a black hole ever die?

According to current scientific theories, black holes do not die. However, they can slowly lose mass over time through a process called Hawking radiation, which is the emission of particles from the black hole's event horizon.

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