i read this question in one of the books i read and they didn't explain it very well.
2006-12-31 13:22:14 · 11 answers · asked by jam6435 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
This problem is essentially the same as asking what is
(infinity - infinity).
The answer is that it is indeterminate.
2006-12-31 22:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by Venkat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no irresistable forces and unmovable objects in Physics.
Suppose, the object is very heavy (mass = M) sitting on a surface with friction coefficient (mu)
To move the very heavy object, you need an applied force greater than friction force i. e. F > (mu)Mg
Imagine friction force (mu)Mg = 10,000,000 N
If you cannot produce a force of 10,000,000.00000000000001 N, then the object is unmovable.
If you can produce a force of 10,000,000.00000000000001 N, then the force is irresistible.
In Physics, the terms 'unmovable' and 'irresistible' are relative.
2006-12-31 22:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sheen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, the irresistable force and the unmovable object are the same entity... akin to Einstein's E=mc^2
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
"In physics, E = mc2 is an important and well-known equation, which states an equivalence between energy (E) and mass (m), in direct proportion to the square of the speed of light in a vacuum (c2)."
2006-12-31 23:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by macfire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fit hits the shan.... er, sh-- hits the fan...
If the irrestistable force is equal in irresistability to the unmovability of the unmovable object, you get equilibriun... in other words, you get nothing.
So, either all heck breaks loose or nothing happens.
2006-12-31 21:32:48 · answer #4 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
equilibrium.Nothing will happen especially if the irresistible force has equal quantity with that of the normal force of the unmovable object.
2006-12-31 21:27:58 · answer #5 · answered by orange_soda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question. however, it is my understanding that neither exist. Or it might be so as the greatest forces would eventually explode if constrained. And the largest objects of mass could not withstand their own gravity and collapse into a black hole.
So any object may be displaced by one with greater mass, until you reach ultimate mass which could not be topped in which case it would collapse.
A force may be resisted by equal force until ultimate is reached, in which case it may not be because it will expand outward. Unless constrained then it would explode.
2006-12-31 22:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by Tyson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Object would move, if that is the only force acting on the onject. gravity is irresistable force
2007-01-01 00:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by np200012 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unmovable with irrisistable force, if the object is in actuallity an UNMOVEABLE object, then the OBJECT doesn't move.
2006-12-31 21:31:42 · answer #8 · answered by mom_in_love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eventually they get a really public divorce,but not before messing up a few of their kids
2006-12-31 21:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by .G. 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
oh well someone beat me to the divorce answer!!!! funny
2006-12-31 21:33:17 · answer #10 · answered by Thomas A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋