Time as we know it is measured on how fast the earth spins on its axis. So time is actually based on a measurement of speed across a distance. If the earth spun faster or slower, time would be measured differently.
2006-07-08 08:42:23 · 15 answers · asked by ntlgnce 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Time is an entity unto itself. Time is a velocity. The basis of all time is that of electromagnetic energy. Because mass is composed of this form of energy, the value of "c" is the common measurement that all clocks use.
Our physical beings are composed of physical time. We have an existence that fits exactly between the past and future, and we cannot lengthen or shorten the value of "present time" The physical value of the length of time is thought to be the chronon. This value is the diameter of the electron, or a complete wave.
Lastly, the gravitational field of earth is that of pure time. The field moves unchanging at the value of "c". This field is a product of energy/mass, c2 = E/m.
2006-07-08 11:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In my opinion, Time is EXACTLY like the other 3 dimensions. We can travel to the right at a fast or slow velocity, and by altering the 4 dimension, time, we can travel through time faster or slower. So just as the other 3 spacial dimensions exist, so does Time.
One way to describe why we think Time as a different type of dimension is this:
Until the invention of flight, humans were unable to efficiently navigate in the up/down dimension. We were chained to the ground, but now since technology has enabled us to travel through the air and into space, we are able to navigate in that dimension. In the future we will be able to navigate the dimension of Time just like any other dimension, we just need the technology.
2006-07-08 16:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by cptbirdman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time does not exist as we perceive it. It changes with both speed and mass. The speed was displayed when the astronauts went to the moon. When they returned the clock on the ship had progressed slightly slower than the clock on earth. But if the theory of relativity is to hold true, shouldn't the astronauts have observed slower clocks on earth?
2006-07-08 16:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Colin D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is somewhat odd. Of course time exists. That's why we have clocks. And what does the rotational speed of the earth have anything to do with it? Obviously, days would be shorter. Time is a measurement of relative speed and it is relative to the observer.
2006-07-08 15:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by James H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have seasons, the winds change, and our tides are all measured by the value of time. Time exists on it's own through nature, man just created time to measure our existence.
2006-07-08 15:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by troythehulk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is exactly what einstiens theory of relstivity deals with it.
According to it, time does depend on the speed of the observer, as long as its speed is less than that of light
2006-07-08 16:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. House 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ienstain said: " time is realative to the observer.. "
if u r having a nice time, enjoyin, u gonna feel like time passes faster..
if u r bored, seconds passes like hours..
think..
2006-07-08 16:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by ALFA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so..it could still be measured
the law of physical reality states, all is real as long as it can be measured
so....it could still be measured (even if the measurement were different) so yes, it does exist!!
2006-07-08 15:46:03 · answer #8 · answered by Babumoshai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time exists. How else can we measure it going slow?
2006-07-08 16:24:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many physicist say that tinme is an illusion (not that Ican name one). However, I think that that is a philisophical question.
2006-07-08 16:00:14 · answer #10 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋