Is anyone at all skeptical of Einstein's Theory of Relativity? When I mean anyone, I mean any great mathematicians, or even you guys in Yahoo! Answers.
2007-01-02 06:25:31 · 9 answers · asked by cve5190 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I don't have a physics class. I just think it's ridiculous that time can be manipulated.
2007-01-02 06:35:04 · update #1
Which parts? The special theory has been verified experimentally many, many times, so the room to maneuver is rather small. The general theory has not been verified in as many situations, so is much more open to critique. However, in those situations where we have been able to test it, it has given the correct answers. There could be some question as to its applicability to the very large scale phenomena relating to the details of universal expansion. There may also be some questions about the applicability to galaxy sized events. Finally, the specific predictions around black holes have not been tested, although many general predictions have been verified.
2007-01-02 06:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by mathematician 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allow me to present an alternative thought. Put a stick in the ground on a sunny day. Mark the movement of the shadow as one would to measure time.When did time begin? For the shadow it began when it was put to the Earth. Time did not exist prior to that event. Remove the stick. Time for the Shadow has stopped. At any one position the dimension of the shadow is linear but remember no two dimensions will be the same. Time moves on and can not be reversed. What has come to pass is history. The event of Time is a measurement of velocity as slow as it may be. The shadow is but an obstacle for the light. Within the shadow is less light. Light does not penetrate the stick therefore it must go around. In so doing it curves and in order that it must is to increase in velocity as the realative path of the unobstructed light passes at 183,000 miles per second. The curve in the light must therefore be of greater velocity and be measured at 183,000.0001. Is Einstein wrong? Relatively speaking, No. My analysis does expose the fact that Time travel is not possible. Dream on all you want, it just isn't going to happen. Argue if you are so incline that the light in the shadow is replenished as with all light radiating from a source. If that source should cease what of the shadow. Think about it.
2007-01-05 10:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by blueridgemotors 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A lot of modern physics is counter-intuitive. There is a lot of "strangeness" going on at the very small and the very massive that at first look makes no sense because it is outside of our own physical experience.
One of the most practical applications of special relativity is the correction for satellite motion that is required to make the entire GPS system work. That's pretty down to earth.
Update:
Blueridge's discussion of light somehow bending around a stick and therefore going faster than the speed fo light is pure physical nonsense. It demonstrates absolutely no understanding of the physical phenomenon, only guess work. I'll leave it at that.
2007-01-02 17:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by amused_from_afar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The theory of relativity has been thoroughly tested by hundreds (if not thousands) of physicists all over the world, and has correctly predicted many phenomena, down to the resolution of the finest instruments that exist. I don't think there is any credible opposition to it at this point.
However, relativity theory may be incomplete, in the same sense that classical mechanics was incomplete without relativity. It's well known that its predictions break down when distances become smaller than that of atoms. Probably the greatest outstanding problem in physics today is to reconcile the theory of relativity with the other great physical theory, quantum mechanics.
2007-01-02 06:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by acafrao341 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No.
Its all been proven experimentally.
If they are 'wrong' in the sense of not perfectly correct then a later theory will cover it (in fact general relativity does just that) and it would have to agree with all the same notions.
Its like the theory of gravitation, we can keep finding new and better theories but you shouldnt think that the old ones are wrong. We're not gonna fall up in to the sky!
**You think its ridiculous? Are you aware of the experiment of the 2 atomic clocks, one stationary and one flown at high altitude in a plane? The one in the plane was slower than the other one when brought back to earth. When we're stationary all our momentum is through time - when we move we're moving less through time - at lightspeed time stops. It might not be easy to understand but its been proved, I'm afraid.**
2007-01-02 06:31:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Einstein's theories have stood the test of time and the most careful scrutiny available using the most modern technology - for over one hundred years!
It isn't likely they will ever be proven wrong.
2007-01-02 06:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on exactly what u mean, Einstein says that as u approach the speed of light time slows down according to the equation E=mc2. When solved for the time component c=velocity in distance over time, time gets smaller as u move faster if the equation is correct so was Einstein.
2007-01-02 06:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by redhot ツ 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
of cousre he's wrong its just that his theory explains more about the universe than anyone elses. there are certain examples which disprove it however his theory of relativity explains more than any one else can come up with
2007-01-02 09:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by supremecritic 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think u find ur physics classes boring.am i right
2007-01-02 06:29:14 · answer #9 · answered by ryscik 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋