Is a Connection Between Black Holes and Time Machines Possible?

In summary, a black hole is a region of space with an extremely strong gravitational pull that even light cannot escape from. Once something enters the black hole's event horizon, it cannot escape. Black holes are formed when a massive star collapses under its own gravity. A time machine is a hypothetical device that would allow time travel, but there is currently no evidence to suggest that black holes can be used as time machines.
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Sandhani Boruah
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can a black hole be connected with the making of a time machine ?
 
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No, there is no such thing as a time machine.
 
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Time machine I know of is "DeLorean" from "Back to the future" ;)
 
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phinds said:
No, there is no such thing as a time machine.

What about a clock?
 
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Time travel and time machines do not exist at this time and discussion of them is against PF rules. Thread locked.
 

Related to Is a Connection Between Black Holes and Time Machines Possible?

1. What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region of space with an extremely strong gravitational pull, so strong that even light cannot escape from it. This is due to the massive amount of matter packed into a very small space, creating a strong gravitational field.

2. Can anything escape from a black hole?

Once something passes the event horizon, which is the point of no return, it cannot escape from a black hole. However, some particles are able to escape through a process called Hawking radiation, but this is a very slow and inefficient process.

3. How are black holes formed?

Black holes are formed when a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses under its own gravity. This causes the core of the star to become extremely dense and the gravitational pull becomes so strong that it creates a black hole.

4. What is a time machine?

A time machine is a hypothetical device that would allow an individual to travel backwards or forwards in time. This concept is currently only possible in theory and has not been proven to exist.

5. Can black holes be used as time machines?

Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that black holes can be used as time machines. In fact, the extreme gravitational pull of a black hole would likely destroy anything that enters it, making it impossible for an object to survive and travel through time. The concept of using black holes as time machines is still a topic of research and speculation in the scientific community.

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