That, is, something with more than 1 dimension. If so, couldn't I "push" one end of it and cause movement instantaneously at the other end? (Please don't *assert* the fact that information can't be transported instantaneously, obviously I'm looking or *implications* of that *theory*.)
2006-10-23 08:26:31 · 6 answers · asked by weary_banker 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
If you'd ever had dysentry, you wouldn't ask that question!
2006-10-23 08:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter is genuinely "continuous", because at some point, it can be broken down into individual atoms.
At the microscopic level, pushing on something creates pressure between the atoms at the end you are pushing. This causes those atoms to exert repulsive forces on the atoms next to them, and this causes the whole mass to move. However, these forces on the individual atoms do have to propogate from one atom to the next, so the movement at the opposite end is not instantaneous.
2006-10-23 15:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by FoodLOVER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should delve into some of einstein's biogrophies , Stephen Hawkings books are amazingly illustrated , I mean, some ideas you might have about continuous matter in your head; are all down on paper heavily illustrated in cool diagrams
Sorry didnt really answer anythin!!
2006-10-23 15:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by gonzooon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to study quantum physics.
To explain it here would take too much computer memory.
Look towards quantum mechanics, this should give all the answers to your question.
2006-10-25 21:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Dr David 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess tachyons are in some way continuous as they do not interact with other matter. They are, however, in their own time-line.
2006-10-23 15:36:01 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is simply, NO
2006-10-24 09:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by latif_1950 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋