What happens inside a black hole?

What happens inside a black hole?

Inside a black hole, gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. It's a region of spacetime where the laws of physics as we know them break down.

Can anything survive crossing the event horizon?

No, once something crosses the event horizon, it cannot escape. It is pulled inexorably towards the singularity at the center.

What is a singularity?

A singularity is a point in a black hole where density becomes infinite and the gravitational pull is infinitely strong, leading to a breakdown of our understanding of physics.

Are there different types of black holes?

Yes, there are three main types: stellar black holes, supermassive black holes, and intermediate black holes, each formed through different processes.

How do scientists study black holes if we can't see them?

Scientists study black holes by observing their effects on nearby stars and gas, as well as through gravitational waves produced by black hole mergers.