2006-09-19 06:40:39 · 21 answers · asked by The Voices Are Getting Louder 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
there are three widely accepted dimentions, length, width, and hight (these also go by the names line, plane, and space), but some people argue that time should be considered a dimention because we move through it. I disagree until a way is found to reverse time flow. or stop it.
2006-09-19 06:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by pito16places 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is postulated that every time a sentient being makes a decision the results of that decision creates another dimension. For each decision made subsequent decisions and acts are different. So roll out of bed and put on your left sock before your right and you've begun a alternate reality. If you want to really boggle you mind quantum physics seems to indicate that the motion of quanta starts this process and some exist in more than one dimension
2006-09-19 16:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very brief, diluted explanation from a real layman.
Superstring theory, and its various 'flavours' discusses 10 dimensions which include the 3 normal spacial and one space-time dimension. The remaining 6 are enclosed within the space smaller than the Planck length of 10^-33cm across (ever sooo tiny!)
26 dimensions have also been discussed, and experimental evidence of sub-atomic partical behaviour does support this theory. As organisms we can only freely move in the spacial 3 dimensions of Height, Width and Length. Although we can experience the passage of time, we have no control of it, although strictly speaking, Space-Time is considered a fourth dimension. The remaining dimensions are thought to have manifested themselves to sub Planck length at a finite time post Big Bang!
I'm sure any true physicists will develop this further, my sources make for fascinating reading!
String Theory probably sounds bonkers, as does Quantum Theory but we have to appreciate that despite its weirdness, without quantum theory we wouldn't have lasers, modern electronics and thus no TVs, HI-FI, computers and of course the Internet!
2006-09-19 14:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to look at this question. First, is the obvious three dimensions of mass. Then there are those who would state there is the dimension of movement - bringing the total to four.
But, that is not the final conclusion as to the number of dimensions. Were the mass of our universe reduced to its lowest form, it would convert into electromagnetic energy. This form of energy is one-dimensional, and that is how many dimensions actually exist - one.
2006-09-19 14:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-19 13:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by Hacker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three spatial dimensions we can experience directly.
Einstein showed that time could be considered as another dimension.
String, superstring and manifold theories seem to work best in spaces of higher dimensions. Whether these higher dimensions actually exist is, as far as I know, still unproven.
2006-09-19 15:40:20 · answer #6 · answered by tringyokel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are in all 11 dimensions.
2006-09-19 13:42:58 · answer #7 · answered by tuhinrao 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tuhin is right I think. There are 11.
The 4 we know plus a whole lot of super string dimensions which I can't even begin to understand.
2006-09-19 13:48:16 · answer #8 · answered by Rick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 is the accepted # - dismiss the string theory dimensions as they are just theory. After 20+ years they are still wasting time on this "theory". Length, width, height, time - everything else is just speculation.
2006-09-19 13:56:40 · answer #9 · answered by Steve M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are obviously the ones you know and the 4th is time but my maths teacher said that there are infinate dimensions.
2006-09-19 14:59:49 · answer #10 · answered by k2da_i 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋