How would physics change if Planet 9 were a primordial black hole?

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Maximum7
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I am speculating on how an accessible black hole could be used for physics
I watch John Michael Godier on YouTube. He is a futurist and makes fantastic videos where he speculates on many things. Todays video was about primordial black holes and he speculated about Planet 9 not being visible because it may actually be a black hole born in the dawn of the universe. He admits it’s a long shot but also said that if we did have an accessible black hole that we could turn it into to a lab to test physics we currently can’t do right now.

He maddeningly did not give an example and the video ended. What kinda of science experiments could be done with a black hole?
 
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How useful would be an undetectable object that probably doesn't exist but in any event we can't get to? That's a toughie.
 
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Maximum7 said:
TL;DR Summary: I am speculating on how an accessible black hole could be used for physics

He admits it’s a long shot
So it's idle speculation and hardly worth our time to discuss. We normally require some evidence .
 
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That said ...
sophiecentaur said:
So it's idle speculation and hardly worth our time to discuss. We normally require some evidence .
... and given the fact that youtube isn't a source of reference we mean by evidence,
this thread is closed.
 

Related to How would physics change if Planet 9 were a primordial black hole?

1. How would the presence of a primordial black hole as Planet 9 affect the gravitational dynamics of the solar system?

If Planet 9 were a primordial black hole, its gravitational influence would be much stronger than that of a regular planet. This would lead to significant changes in the orbits of other planets, potentially affecting the stability of the entire solar system.

2. What impact would a primordial black hole as Planet 9 have on the formation and evolution of other celestial bodies?

The presence of a primordial black hole as Planet 9 could disrupt the formation of other celestial bodies in the solar system. Its strong gravitational pull could alter the trajectories of asteroids, comets, and even planets, leading to a different evolutionary path for the entire system.

3. How would the properties of a primordial black hole as Planet 9 differ from those of a traditional planet?

A primordial black hole as Planet 9 would have unique properties compared to a regular planet. For example, it would have a much higher density and gravitational pull, leading to different interactions with other objects in the solar system.

4. Could a primordial black hole as Planet 9 provide new insights into the nature of dark matter?

If Planet 9 were a primordial black hole, it could potentially shed light on the mysterious nature of dark matter. Black holes are known to interact with dark matter in unique ways, so studying the interactions between a primordial black hole and dark matter in the solar system could provide valuable insights.

5. How would the discovery of a primordial black hole as Planet 9 impact our understanding of the origins of the solar system?

If Planet 9 were found to be a primordial black hole, it would challenge our current understanding of the origins of the solar system. The presence of such a massive and exotic object at the outskirts of the solar system would require a reevaluation of existing theories about how our planetary system formed and evolved.

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