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If black holes usually get created by collapsing massive stars (much bigger than the sun), then how could CERN possibly create a black hole? I don't know too m
by maximilian 18y ago
If black holes usually get created by collapsing massive stars (much bigger than the sun), then how could CERN possibly create a black hole? I don't know too much about the particle physics of black holes, but it doesn't seem to make that much sense.
Black holes basically happen because the gravity of the thing overcomes all other forces because its so incredibly massive in such a small space (overcomes the forces keeping atom's nuclei apart too). Smashing together a few protons together might make those proton nuclei to crash together, but I don't see how that could possibly make a black hole.
To me, any crazy thing like a black hole that could destroy the earth, is far too energetic and ridiculous for humans to actually make unknowingly. (for now I guess)
I'm sure the smart dudes at CERN thought about this and aren't worried.