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Schwarzschild horizon-to-singularity proper time for fall from infinity (Δτ=4M/3)

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A radial observer released from rest at infinity has dr/dτ=−2M/r​. Integration from r=2M to r=0 gives Δτ=∫02M​r/(2M)​dr=4M/3 in geometric units. In ordinary units it is 4GM/(3c3). The endpoint is the curvature singularity, not a regular spacetime centre; this value belongs to that specified energy, not every possible infalling worldline.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2010 / iii / Paper 52 / 3 / Solution

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