Time technically stops after the event horizon correct?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of black holes and a hypothetical scenario involving a rope that cannot be broken or altered, with black holes on either end pulling on it. The question is posed about what would happen if the black holes were perfectly identical. The responder points out that black holes are not as exotic as they may seem and compares the scenario to a game of tug-of-war.
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Black holes, Time technically stops after the event horizon correct? So, Let's say, We had a string.. That cannot be ripped, broken, streched, or anything that would harm or alter it's position. Let's say, It was 20,000 Light years long and on each end of it was a black hole pulling. Now, We'd assume that it would act some what like a pully and reel inwards but, the other side would do the same.

So, If the rope "Pulling" started at both ends at exactly the same time it would be down to who has the bigger gravity well. So.. Let's say by a extreme chance they are both perfectly identical. What would happen!? Would they both reel each other into one another?



.:STUPID QUESTION BUT IM BORED:.
 
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Have you ever played a well-matched game of tug-of-war?
I don't think black holes are quite as exotic as you seem to think.
 

Related to Time technically stops after the event horizon correct?

1. Is it true that time stops after passing the event horizon of a black hole?

Technically, yes. According to the theory of general relativity, time slows down as an object approaches the event horizon of a black hole. At the event horizon, time essentially stops from the perspective of an outside observer.

2. How does this phenomenon occur?

This phenomenon occurs due to the intense gravitational pull of a black hole. As an object approaches the event horizon, the gravitational force becomes stronger, causing time to slow down. At the event horizon, the gravitational pull is so strong that it essentially stops time.

3. Does this mean that time stops inside a black hole?

From our perspective, yes. However, for an object that has passed the event horizon, time will continue to pass normally. This is due to the fact that time is relative and can be experienced differently depending on one's position and speed.

4. Can anything escape the event horizon of a black hole?

Once an object has passed the event horizon, it is impossible for it to escape. The intense gravitational pull is too strong for anything to overcome, including light. This is why black holes are often referred to as "the point of no return."

5. Is there any way to test or observe this phenomenon?

Currently, there is no way to directly test or observe time stopping at the event horizon of a black hole. However, scientists have observed the effects of time dilation near black holes through various experiments and observations. Additionally, the study of black holes continues to expand our understanding of the universe and the laws of physics.

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