2006-08-11 23:49:16 · 8 answers · asked by savvy s 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
size is a matter of perspective...it is pure arrogance to assign characteristics normal for us as common or normal occurrences in dimensions far larger or smaller than our notions of reality
2006-08-12 00:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The eleventh dimension is a direct result of string theory which suggests that the universe may contain more than four dimensions. Yes, the other dimensions are curled up so it is difficult to trace or even for that matter, imagine! It is not curled up to house all the universes- you are confusing that with a multiverse which does not belong to mainstream astrophysics. For more questions, may I recommend to all to post or ask questions at astrowhiz on Yahoo Groups?
2006-08-12 08:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by Taker 07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, according to superstring theory (M-Theory, or the Theory of Everything (TOE)), we only observe the first three spatial dimensions. Time is of course one of the traditional ten dimensions of string theory. This 11th dimension, like the other 6 spatial dimensions that we can't observe, IS compactified like you thought...So, I'm guessing it's curled up.
Remember (not to say you don't already know this), this 11th dimension is included by theorists as an attempt to reconcile 5 existing competing schools that try to explain what the strings are made of by studying the behavior of subatomic particles.
2006-08-12 07:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by rahrah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I only have a peripheral knowledge of string/M theory, and it fascinates me everytime I read about it.
The theory that there may be up to 11 dimensions is a very interesting one.. one that my guts tell me is probably accurate. Whenever someone wants to illustrate gravity as a force, they place a weight on a 2 dimensional elastic plane to illustrate the curvature of space-time. the elastic material then warps into the third dimension. If gravity causes a warping of 4 dimensional space time such as the analogy illustrates, then by the very definition, there has to be other dimensions impercievable to us.
Very fascinating stuff!! :-)
2006-08-12 09:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by hyperhealer3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ?? u measured a dimension?
after all that 11th dimension is JUST A THEORY
WE ATLEAST DON'T KNOW HOW MANY UNIVERSE'S EXIST
2006-08-13 08:44:30 · answer #5 · answered by Prakash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was under the impression that there was only one universe.
2006-08-12 06:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by PuFfy BrOwN RaBiT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time travel will never be possible. It has to do with the butterfly effect.
2006-08-12 10:04:10 · answer #7 · answered by brianna_the_angel777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, your question is....?
2006-08-12 06:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋