2007-01-08 03:22:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
No no no. In the 11 dimentions of string theory, gravity only curves the first four (the four we percieve normally). That's the whole point. Whilst spacetime is curved, there is still a straight path in the higher dimentions, so that light-speed etc can be violated.
2007-01-08 04:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mawkish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently so but many think dimensions 10 and 11 are the same anyway
2007-01-08 03:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravitons are not tied to our universe's four dimensional framework. They are clear to exist in the proposed extra dimensions as well as in other universes. Their concurrent existence in other universes has been posited as one explanation of why gravitons are so comparatively weak in our universe; that is, much of their energy is outside our 4D world.
Although the messenger particles of gravity (gravitons) can traverse other dimensions and universes, I've seen no one suggest they were powerless in those other space-time frameworks. If they continue to have space bending abilities in these other dimensions and universes, I see no reason why the other dimensions/universes would not be bent by the presence of gravitons. That is, I see no reason why they should be relegated to a higher dimensional equivalent of a straight line.
2007-01-08 05:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by oldprof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the current Superstrings Theory, yes indeed.
2007-01-08 03:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by CHESSLARUS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the hell does it matter...... I mean really.... what difference does it make to the average Joe??
2007-01-11 23:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by fire462 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋