Welcome again to the Word of the Week! This time, Monday Edition!

     Today we’re going to talk about spaghettification. What is spaghettification? Is spaghettification the act of turning something into spaghetti? Will spaghettification involve turning things into spaghetti like pieces? Do I like to say spaghettification?

     No, yes, and a huge definitely.

     When you stand on Earth, gravity is pulling you down. The top of your head is affected by slightly less gravity than your feet. That is because your head is farther from Earth than your feet. The difference in gravity is miniscule. You’ll never notice it.

Now, if you’re falling into a black hole, that’s a different story. A black hole’s gravity is so great that if you were to fall into it feet first, it would get uncomfortable quick. As you fall in, feet first, the gravity difference between your head and feet would become enormous! Your body would begin to stretch, and stretch, and stretch, until you are just a line of atoms.

Here’s a really good video to explain other things about black holes. (including spaghettification):

Spaghettification!