Could a black hole possibly be a giant atom?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of nuclear fusion occurring inside a black hole due to the strong force of gravity. However, the exact dynamics of what happens inside a black hole is still unknown and is a topic of debate among different theories. The concept of mass, which is used to measure the amount of matter in an object, is also briefly mentioned and may be explained with examples.
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samblohm
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It may sound stupid but is it possible that the force of gravity in a black hole is strong enough to nuclear fuse all of the atoms in a black hole? I am won't understand anything complex so try to keep it as simple as possible. (also, how do you calculate mass? I don't understand the equation for it so could you try to explain it with examples?)
 
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What happens inside a black hole is an open question. General relativity has everything collapsing to a single point (singularity). Quantum theory says such a thing can't happen. Maybe string theory or some other unified theory will resolve this contradiction, but as of now, no one knows for sure.
 
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Nuclear fusing all the atoms will form a neutron star. Such things exist and they are stable, although they are nothing like atoms. Black holes go far beyond that.
 

Related to Could a black hole possibly be a giant atom?

1. Could a black hole be considered an atom?

No, a black hole cannot be considered an atom. Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons, while a black hole is a singularity with infinite density and no defined structure.

2. Is there any evidence to support the idea that black holes are giant atoms?

No, there is currently no evidence to support the idea that black holes are giant atoms. The theories and laws of physics that govern atoms do not apply to black holes.

3. Can atoms turn into black holes?

No, atoms cannot turn into black holes. The formation of a black hole requires an immense amount of mass and gravitational collapse, which is not possible for an atom.

4. Are there any similarities between atoms and black holes?

There are some similarities between atoms and black holes, such as both having a mass and gravitational pull. However, the behavior and properties of black holes are vastly different from atoms.

5. Could black holes potentially be the building blocks of atoms?

No, black holes cannot be the building blocks of atoms. Atoms are the fundamental units of matter, while black holes are objects formed from the collapse of massive stars.

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