Why can a neutron pass through anything without doing it harm? Is that a form of Magick?

Question

neutrino.....thank you. Sometimes I don't think when I'm thinking.

Since the neutrino is so small and energetic why do some deny Magick and isn't it possible it is a God like or human like creature traveling through its universe.

To some who are worried about size. How large is a thought.

Answer 1

must be magiK!

Answer 2

I think you mean a neutrino, not a neutron. There is no such thing as magic. The neutrino is very, very small, and "solid" matter actually consists mostly of empty space, so there's nothing miraculous about it. The neutrino is just so small that it's unlikely to hit anything as it passes through matter, and it's so energetic that it's unlikely to produce any results if it did.

Answer 3

Exposure to neutrons can be hazardous, since the interaction of neutrons with molecules in the body can cause disruption to molecules and atoms, and can also cause reactions which give rise to other forms of radiation. The normal expectations of radiation protection apply - avoid exposure, but if you do need to be exposed keep as far from the source as you can and keep exposure time to the minimum. Some thought must however be given to how to protect oneselves from such exposure. For "normal" radiation, e.g. alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays, then material of a high atomic number and with high density may be used as shielding, and frequently lead is used for this. This approach will not work with neutrons, since the absorption of neutrons is not monotonic with atomic number as it is with alpha, beta, or gamma. Instead one needs to look at the particular interactions neutrons have with matter (see the section on detection above). For example, hydrogen rich materials are often used since ordinary hydrogen scatters neutrons, so this often means simple concrete blocks, or paraffin loaded plastic blocks may be the best protection.

Answer 4

No. It's physics. Neutrons are neutral, so they don't interact with much unless they hit something straight on.

Answer 5

That is NOT magick. It is just too tiny to do anything.

Answer 6

no. it is the way God made the universe

Answer 7

I'm sure the science and mathematics section can answer this question.

Answer 8

No, not magic, however you choose to spell it.