If every snowflake is different, does that mean from the beginning of time to the end of time they will be different?
2007-01-18 15:04:33 · 9 answers · asked by litewrka 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The answer is, probably. Because of the complex way in which snowflakes form it is almost a mathematical certainty that no two are ever alike.
Please see this link:
http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/alike/alike.htm
2007-01-18 15:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by Larry H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when i was a boy i was taught that in school . later i remember when time and time again it was shown not to be the case.
i remember at least 3 studies done on this that found identical snow flakes. they are rare and the average person wont have the means of time to collect protect and examine enough snowflakes to see this proved but i am sure it has been proved
2007-01-18 15:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
aside out of your stupid record - which could persist with in reality to small bodies - perchance Pluto's moon formed like a potato or a peanut - once a planet reaches a particular length it should be a sphere with very mild differences - the structural power of the components that make planets demands it. better, it universe isn't countless, so your starting up foundation is incorrect. There are a tremendous type of planets accessible, yet no longer an unlimited decision
2016-11-25 19:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by schook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering the zillions of snowflakes that fall/ have fallen on the earth, surely to have two or more that are identical must be possible.
2007-01-18 22:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. We did this back in school, if you live where it snows try it. Take a black piece of construction paper outside next time it snows, and catch the flakes. Before they melt (you have to look quick, take a magnifying glass and look at them. When I did this I found 2 that were the same. Its a cheesy project but it can be fun.
2007-01-18 17:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't all really different. It's just very unlikely that you will find 2 with the same crystal structure. A very low probability. But it can and does happen. That's just a myth.
2007-01-18 15:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The probability of finding 2 with the Exact same crystalline structure is possible however very very improbable.
2007-01-18 17:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by soul_plus_heart_equals_man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each flake is unique like every human finger print is unique
2007-01-18 16:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by blitzkrieg_hatf6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY ALL TASTE THE SAME TO ME
2007-01-18 16:14:03 · answer #9 · answered by LV NASCAR FAN 6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋