The conventional view is that we exist in 4 dimensions, x, y, z, t.
Physicists have theorized up to 11 dimensions with the possibility of more.
Living in 4 dimensions we appear to be able to perceive things that exist in lesser dimensions, shadows (3 w/o z), sound (2 w/o y and z), time(1 w/o x, y, z).
What is your reaction to the supposition that we, the 4th dimension, are the “shadow” of the 5th dimension, and so on?
With things like paranormal phenomena, we seem to be able to briefly glimpse other dimensions. Anyone want to comment on that?
I’ve always wanted to ask this but never found an appropriate forum before.
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2007-01-13 07:24:49 · 3 answers · asked by Gary 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Congratulations, you've discovered "string theory".
A power line (from a distance) looks 1-dimensional. However, get up close and you see all 3 dimensions.
String theory claims that sub-atomic particles have 5 or more dimensions. However, when seen "from a distance" they only seem to have the usual 4.
2007-01-13 14:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by Alan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the greater suitable dimensions come from String concept. it is precious to to accomplish slightly learn extremely on String concept to comprehend the effect of the replace dimensions. they are not theorized to create a 4th dimensional "shadow."
2016-12-16 03:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An important thing is that the extra dimensions are not visible because they're all curled up and tiny.
An analogy would be living on a flat plane which has very tiny ripples. You can't see them and they have no measurable effect to things your size.
2007-01-13 14:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋