so what is the meaning of spin; is it spin ernergy or strainght line energy?
2006-10-31 02:50:31 · 2 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
All about spin from "The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene ---
"Do subatomic particles spin? Yes and no. There's a quantum-mechanical notion of spin that is somewhat akin to our usual idea of spin, but at the same time inherently quantum-mechanical in nature. The big difference between everyday spin and the spin of particles is that they spin at one and never changing rate."
2006-10-31 03:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! Particles do *not* spin like a top. 'Spin' is a name given to a characteristic of particles. But it doesn't mean that they actually 'spin' any more than 'charge' means that they have a Visa Card ☺
Doug
2006-10-31 02:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋