2006-11-24 10:34:53 · 7 answers · asked by mshalar 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Absolute zero is defined as the temperature at which all molecular motion ceases. More precisely though, it is when molecular motion reaches a minimum, because quantum effects guarantee there will still be a little bit of fuzziness in the position of the particles.
Electrons, for example, do not collapse into the nucleus at absolute zero because they can only exist in certain well-defined, or quantized, energy levels.
2006-11-24 11:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by hznfrst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The theory behind absolute zero is that "All matter ceases to exist" The molecules or atomic structures break down. When this happens you no longer have matter. No matter means that you have nothing. To reach absolute zero you simply have to keep cooling the substance. Cooling in this phrase means removing all the energy as possible.
2006-11-24 10:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jesse D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1) Volume and temparature is not directly inverse of each other. Simple observation: a 300 degree stove is not 15 times bigger than a stove at room temparature. 2) According to Buddism, Life neither exists nor disappeared, life neither created nor destroyed.. It only changes forms.... there's always "life", at 30C, at 0C, at -200C... At absolute 0, you would become another you (perhaps a hard solid figure). When temperature returns to normal, that you will become another you (perhaps a moving figure again). There's a chance that you would be much like you but it is not you. 3) According to Budda, one should stop wondering these improbable questions as they serve no good to his/her soul. It's same as asking whether chicken or egg came first, when did the universe begin. Having answers to these will not make you a better person, will not make this world a better peaceful place. Spend your energy on giving your love to all living things.
2016-05-22 23:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by Annette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen a couple theories relating to this - the one that I think is most plausible is that the object will be at the lowest possible energy (and mass) level possible for the object. Any addition of thermal energy will increase both it's mass and energy levels.
2006-11-24 11:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To achieve absolute zero you have to remove all the energy from it.
2006-11-24 10:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolute zero cannot be reached.. the laws of thermodynamics prevent it
2006-11-24 11:36:12 · answer #6 · answered by luckily77777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It ceases to be.Nothingness is now there.
2006-11-24 11:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by Aspiring Cook 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋