2006-09-23 21:47:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
very difficult to prove but space is an example of physical infinity
2006-09-23 21:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As "infinity" IS a mathematical concept, it would not be possible to prove that it exists in the physical world. Some comparisons could be done as allegories however, such as, "compared to the ability of mankind to explore the vast distances of space, those distances, although finite, may as well be considered infinite".
2006-09-24 04:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by Paul H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as far as we know, you can take any length in space or time and describe it as infinitly divisible, space and time are linear, at least in normal circumstances, here on Earth, this is the basis of zeno's paradox.
There is a theory that infinity is not a unique number but rather there are more than 2 infinities and therefore an infinite number of infinities, but that is getting away from the physical world as we know it.
2006-09-24 05:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by strawman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. If an infinity is predicted by some theory, a more general theory usually takes care of it (gives a finite answer). For example, black hole infinities disappear with quantum mechanical effects. I suspect the universe is really really big, but finite. 'can't be sure, though, in principle, since infinity can't be measured.
2006-09-24 22:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you used the actual characters to write the word, "infinity," means that, whether or not it did before, it now exists in the physical world.
2006-09-24 04:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The planet has only 2% carbon and all life is carbon based. so as you live and die, rot and are reabsorbed the 2% of carbon goes around and gives life forever. That's infinitive recycling.
2006-09-24 05:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Todd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a concept for something that we cannot measure or have found no boundry for.
We don't know if we can find the boundry or measure so we call it infinite.
Therefore as a concept it is reality.
I consider that proof.
2006-09-24 04:57:32 · answer #7 · answered by David T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infinity is a concept and is infinite, therefore you cannot prove it - only disprove it!
:)
2006-09-24 05:00:41 · answer #8 · answered by sprite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the universe is infinity, forever expanding and accelerating. existence is infinite too.
2006-09-24 04:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by dontkno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Energizer Bunny: It keeps going..and going...and going.....
2006-09-24 04:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋