Black Hole Brainteasers: Problem 2

The Mathemagical Challenge

You are a renowned Mathematician-In-Residence on a planet orbiting a black hole. Your mission is to solve a series of brainteasers that will save the planet from being pulled into the event horizon.

Problem 2: The Singularity Slip-Up

A black hole with a mass of 10^6 solar masses is approaching your planet at 90% of the speed of light. If you can calculate the time it takes for the planet to reach the event horizon, you can send a distress signal and save the planet!

T = 2 \* sqrt(10^6 \* (1 - 0.9)^(-2))

What is the value of T?

Hint: You may need to use the Lorentz factor...

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