I need to have this answer today!!
2006-11-14 11:15:56 · 4 answers · asked by :D 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It depends on what substance you're talking about as well as many other factors. In Quantum Mechanics, the observation of particles affects the observers ability to measure certain properties. For example: you can know the velocity of a particle, but you can't know it's position; or you can know it's position, but not it's velocity. It's like trying to find out where a grain of sand is by throwing other grains of sand at it. Once you find out where it is, it's been moved. It's also like trying to find an answer to the question of whether or not a tree falling in a forest makes a sound if nobody is there to hear it. Paradoxically, the only way to find out is to be there and hear it.
2006-11-14 11:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The substance will become deeply self conscious from the unwarranted, unsolicited attention.
2006-11-14 11:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a philosophical question too.
Many scientists believe in the theory that 'if you observe something, you will inadvertadly change it'
2006-11-14 11:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well.. there are specific answers in the category of physics of relativity that are applicable, look it up..yawn, scratches azz .
2006-11-14 11:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by gentltailya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋