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Are there any theories on Blackholes becoming so massive that the forces generated by the matter within them exceeds the forces compressing them and the tipping point leads to a Big Bang?
We'd have to know the configuration of the interior of a black hole to know that, which would require an understanding of quantum gravity. But my guess is probably not.Simon Pratt said:Are there any theories on Blackholes becoming so massive that the forces generated by the matter within them exceeds the forces compressing them and the tipping point leads to a Big Bang?
A critical mass for a black hole is the point at which the gravitational force is so strong that it overcomes all other forces, including the force of light, and nothing can escape its pull. This is also known as the event horizon.
Yes, black holes can reach a critical mass. As they continue to consume matter, their mass increases and eventually they reach a point where the gravitational force is strong enough to create an event horizon.
When a black hole reaches a critical mass, it becomes even more powerful and its gravitational pull becomes stronger. This means that it can consume even more matter and grow even larger.
There is currently no known limit to how large a black hole can grow. However, as a black hole grows larger, its gravitational pull becomes stronger, making it more difficult for matter to be consumed. Eventually, the growth of a black hole may slow down or stop altogether.
If a black hole were to reach a critical mass, it could potentially consume all matter in its vicinity, including stars, planets, and even entire galaxies. This would significantly alter the structure of the universe and could have catastrophic effects on surrounding objects and systems.