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White Holes: The Mysterious Opposites of Black Holes
Imagine a cosmic object that is the complete opposite of a black hole — instead of swallowing everything, it spits matter and energy out, never allowing anything to enter. This bizarre theoretical object is called a white hole, and while we have never observed one, physics suggests they could exist.
Could white holes be real? If they are, what role do they play in the universe? Let’s dive into the mystery of white holes, their connection to black holes, and their implications for time, space, and even the possibility of wormholes.
1. What Is a White Hole?
A white hole is a hypothetical region of space where nothing can enter, only exit. If black holes are cosmic vacuum cleaners that pull everything in — including light — then white holes are like cosmic fountains, constantly ejecting matter and radiation.
🔹 Black Hole vs. White Hole: A black hole has an event horizon that nothing can escape from. A white hole, on the other hand, has an event horizon that nothing can penetrate — it only allows things to come out.
🔹 Time Reversed Black Hole: Mathematically, a white hole is a black hole running backward in time. If you watched a black hole in reverse, you’d see a white hole spewing out everything that was ever swallowed.
