Is there a relation or relativity between 7 being the only perfect number, and light itself. Referenced by the word and scenario of modern religious creation theorys. Light creates a visible spectrum with 7 main hues. Might there be an invisible spectrum.
2006-07-21 11:09:10 · 5 answers · asked by Thin King 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I think that is most likely a coincidence....the word "quantum" from quantum mechanics and quantum physics means that things are quantized or numbered. For example the electron structure in atoms has a bunch of specific numbers associated with it. It has 5 or something shells, 2 electrons in the first, 6 in the second (i think), etc, atoms like 8 electrons in their outer shell. Electrons can have specific energy states, etc. Particles can have spin of 1/2, 1, 3/2, etc.
Why do you say 7 is the only perfect number? Different numbers are also prominent in the bible, like 12. Also 3+4=7, and 3*4=12, think about that.
Besides, just so you know, most of physics is wrong, so I wouldn't tie it to things like that. It is just a model.
2006-07-21 11:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by j 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Seven is not a perfect number.
There are four perfect numbers that are not huge--6, 28, 496, and 8000-something. (The sum of divisors equaling the number)
I'm not up to speed on modern religious creation theories--familiar only with Genesis, Buddhist, and Chinese traditions. So permit me to ignore.
White light creates a continuous spectrum, the seven hues mentioned are a matter of convention---six or eight colors are also descriptive of a rainbow, say.
Indeed there is an invisible spectrum with most light sources. There are near and far infrared and graduations in between. There are near and far ultra-violet with graduations in between.
Sorry, but I reject the fundamental premises of your question.
2006-07-21 18:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other answers are mostly correct. The number seven has significance in the bible because we call it a 'special' number because it is perfect. Thus anything denoted with a number 7 in the bible is not exactly 7, but rather the significance is that the event is 'special.' They denoted special events with seven because it is a special number, not becuase the number 7 enlightens us scientifically. So I see no significance between the number 7 appearing in any answer when relating it in the bible or other religious theory (because that is not its intended purpose).
2006-07-22 00:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by bob o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect that there could possibly be 7 invisible hues also. This could explain where heaven is at in another invisible dimension to the human eye!
2006-07-21 18:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how you draw the conclusion that 7 is the perfect number. What is your criteria for a perfect number? Maybe this is a joke?
2006-07-21 19:31:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋