Do they collide or merge to become bigger or, do they repel each other like magnets. Is there any proof of either? What happens to matter in theory when it enters a black hole.
2007-09-09 11:00:47 · 6 answers · asked by srollo97 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
They exist because they do. The do not need a purpose or reason to exist. They can merge and make one bigger one from two smaller ones. The matter in them gets compressed beyond belief, into unbelievable density. In theory to infinite density, but relativity says it would take infinite time for that to happen.
2007-09-09 11:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question, and also the subject of many scientific investigations at this present time. Exact answers are not available because no one knows right now. There are many theories.
I recommend that you do a search on the internet using the key words:
Curious About Astronomy
When you do that, you will be led to the web site developed by Cornell University for people like yourself who are curious about Astronomy and the Universe. They have a good write up on Black Holes, and a really superior section of Questions and Answers for you to look through if you wish to do so.
2007-09-09 19:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoreticians believe that blackholes can and do collide and grow. Since they seem to be immensely massive, gravitational effects should tend to make them "attract" one another.
Since black holes cannot be directly seen, their existence is partially theoretical conjecture, but there appear to be structures that are taking in energy and mass which cannot themselves be seen. The heated energy and mass in these structures is rotating at high speed about a central core believed to be a black hole.
The physics concerning the ultimate effect of blackholes upon matter is still theory. In at least one theory, matter is torn apart into its elemental particles when it enters a black hole.
I don't know what their function is, but they seem to be galactic garbage cans. Maybe they are just part of the recycling of the universe.
2007-09-09 18:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by BAL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they merge to become bigger, but while it is true that they suck everything, I don't even know where the victims go.
2007-09-09 18:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by coolbryce14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are remnants of collapsed massive stars, they have no function or purpose, they are just there.
2007-09-11 21:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry that I cannot answer this question, because if I could, I would have one up on every single scientist on this planet.
2007-09-09 18:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋