And how can one find out?
2006-08-27 04:57:20 · 14 answers · asked by Duke 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The math of string theory requires around 11 dimensions to make reasonably accurate predictions. Once you get beyond the four with which we are familiar, it's hard to imagine what they are like or what they measure. But if I were placing bets, knowing of three spatial and one temporal dimension, I'd bet on at least one more temporal dimension among the other seven or so. Since string theory is getting all the attention now, that's probably the place to watch.
2006-08-27 18:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIMENSIONS - A Quick Overview
zero dimension - an infinitesimally small point. It stays that way and doesn't move.
first dimension - a straight line, from an infinitesimally small point to an infinite line. It stays that way and doesn't move.
second dimension - lines and loops on a surface, going in various angles and directions. The surface may be infinite, but has no height. It stays that way and doesn't move.
third dimension - lines and loops and objects in an area, can stretch in any direction horizontally and up and down. It stays that way and doesn't move.
fourth dimension - lines and loops and objects in an area, can stretch in any direction horizontally and up and down. These lines and loops and objects can appear, disappear, and change form. This is time, moving forward only.
Fifth dimension - travel back and forth within time. This is thought to be impossible.
Sixth dimension - Microsoft software works perfectly upon its first release to the public. This is known to be impossible.
So, my answer is NO, in my opinion.
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2006-08-27 12:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i read a very obtuse book on this that suggests that there are about 11 dimensions... i didnt really understand what they meant by that, it got all mathy on me...
i wonder if perception could be another dimension... two people will have VERY different experiences of life, even if they live in the same physical dimension and the same time as each other...
2006-08-27 12:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be but according to spring theory there are 11 dimensions over all
i think time would be having 2-3 dimensions
2006-08-27 12:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only possessing rudimentary knowledge of physics here. I don't know much about the varying 'dimensions' however if motion exists on more than one dimension, by default time has more than more dimension.
2006-08-27 12:04:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, That's why time seems to run faster the older we get.
And with different aged people in the world their clocks are running at different speeds. And they exist at the same moment. So, their must be multi-dimension aspect.
2006-08-27 12:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by James W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time doesn't have a dimension it is a dimension.length,height,width,time,are all dimensions we measure.
2006-08-27 14:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by john d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time is not linear but rather cyclical. Check out the following link...
2006-08-27 12:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fascinating question. Would love to see a website on the topic!
2006-08-27 11:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible and probably probable. Topic for more research for sure. Up to you younger folks to do that.
2006-08-27 12:44:23 · answer #10 · answered by Pyramider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋