Why would a person be torn apart as he fell feet first into a black hole?

A. Because of the rotation of the black hole.
B. because the force on his feet would be much greater than the force on his head.
C. Time is distorted so that by the time the light from his feet reached his eyes, years would have elapsed.
D. Because of the force of friction.
E. Because he would be traveling at the speed of light.


Answer: B. because the force on his feet would be much greater than the force on his head.

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