Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Black holes are the ultimate trap of the universe, but not because of escape velocity. To understand what's really happening, we need to delve into general relativity, space-time curvature, gravity, and causality.
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VIDEO ANNOTATIONS/CARDS

What are Black Holes?
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What the HECK is Energy?
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Why Do Things REALLY Fall?
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What If You Fell Into A Black Hole?
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RELATED YOUTUBE VIDEOS

PBS Space Time's on Black Holes:
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LINKS TO COMMENTS

Escaping Black Holes:
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Momentum Space:
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