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Can fast-moving potatoes become black holes?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Potatoes, Relativity, and Black Holes

This chapter explores the fascinating relationship between mass, velocity, and black holes through a whimsical analogy of fast-moving potatoes. The discussion clarifies misconceptions about relativistic mass and emphasizes that ordinary objects like potatoes cannot form black holes due to their energy properties. It encapsulates a blend of scientific principles and imaginative inquiry, illustrating how everyday items can spark profound questions about our universe.

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