What would happen if you tossed one end of a wormhole into the other end?

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In summary, a wormhole is a theoretical concept in physics that is believed to be a shortcut through space and time. It is created through the warping of space-time by powerful gravitational forces and its effects are unknown if one end is tossed into the other. Theoretically, it is possible to travel through a wormhole with advanced technology and immense energy. If harnessed, wormholes could potentially be used for faster-than-light travel, time travel, and communication between distant points in the universe.
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Seems like maybe they would just combine into one hole with no end, and the 4-d space between them would shrink to nothing. Then the whole thing would just disappear. But something bothers me about the idea of the space between them shrinking to nothing. Seems like something else might happen instead.
 
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i would be interested to know the answer!
 
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And what if you took one end of a third and moved it in as well? What if you took two normal wormholes and put the end of one into another?
 

Related to What would happen if you tossed one end of a wormhole into the other end?

What is a wormhole?

A wormhole is a theoretical concept in physics that is believed to be a shortcut through space and time, connecting two distant points in the universe.

How is a wormhole created?

Wormholes are believed to be created through the warping of space-time by extremely powerful gravitational forces, such as those found near black holes.

What would happen if you tossed one end of a wormhole into the other end?

It is currently unknown what would happen if one were to toss one end of a wormhole into the other end. Theoretically, it could create a loop in space-time, causing a paradox and potentially disrupting the fabric of the universe.

Would it be possible to travel through a wormhole?

Theoretically, it is possible to travel through a wormhole. However, it would require advanced technology and immense amounts of energy to stabilize the wormhole and prevent it from collapsing or causing harm to the traveler.

What are the potential uses of a wormhole?

If wormholes were to exist and could be harnessed, they could potentially be used for faster-than-light travel, time travel, and even communication between different points in the universe.

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