We all know it will, but many say there is absolutely zero conclusive proof. Any science-friendly people know if there is conclusive proof that somehow the world will stop turning, or the sun will burn out or something like that?
2007-03-28 17:13:37 · 15 answers · asked by sug_cal4u 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
There is no 100% proof. In fact the sun may NOT rise tomorrow.
What we do have is very good THEORY called general relativity.[1]
This theory is based on all the observation we have ever made, and has so far not been shown wrong in even one case.
Among other things the theory predicts movement of matter in the universe, and according to the theory the earth will keep rotating around the sun for a while longer.
Also we have a pretty good understanding of how the the stars work[2]. ANd according to those theories the sun should not diappear anytime soon.
Of course these are only theories, and they may prove to be either incorrect in some cases.
Also it is possible that the theories ARE correct, but we simply do not have all the fact to make prediction confidently using the theories. Thus it is not beyond the realm of possibility that the sun will go supernova[3] before the sunrise tomorrow. (although the current prediction is that the sun will become a red giat in in 4-5 billion years)[4]
2007-03-28 18:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by hq3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accidents happen. When something happens 'Just Like that' without any explanation, we call it accident.
Science is what we have created. Research, explanations, inferences, conclusions are its base. Even science can go wrong. When we tie a stone to a string and rotate it, we know that because of the pull of the string the stone will remain rotating so far as we do. When we let go, the stone goes away. Science has taught that there is a string like power between earth and sun and it will keep on going. So tomorrow the Sun has to rise. If anything unexpected has to happen, we know almost all possibilities by which earth can stop its rotation. We also know that it cannot happen just like that tomorrow. Science has also made us capable of for seeing certain things. So be happy that such an accident will not occur.
But, I say But, if there is a an energy superior to that of sun and suddenly engulfs the whole sun tonight, as it happens in black holes, Which means that there will be no sun tomorrow: then the chances are That you will not know this phenomenon also, for you will not be alive. The whole earth would have perished with the sun. So, frame your imagination with a qualification that if there is no sun, you will not be there to see it.
2007-03-29 00:35:19 · answer #2 · answered by atom45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If our world was governed only by naturalistic laws then there should be conclusive proof for this, especially with our high technology and advanced modeling and prediction tools. However, since other laws also govern the world - such as the soverignty of God - then there is no conclusive evidence that tomorrow the sun will rise.
2007-03-29 00:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Lucy4JC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None at all .It is something we all take for granted because the sun has risen every day for millions of years.Science tells us there are certain laws governing stars in the universe and these laws are what keep the universe behaving in a certain way.However scientists are discovering that the universe is not behaving exactly as it should. They now have to rethink about some of these laws to explain what they think is going on .So the sun will probably will rise tomorrow but i wouldn't gamble my life on it because you never know !
2007-03-29 02:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have hit upon the problem with "inductive reasoning." Because something happened in the past, does not mean that it will happen agan even if there is a very high possibility of it.
I have faith and act as if it is a fact that the sun will rise tomorrow morning.....but there is no way to prove that it will happend.
2007-03-29 19:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by scotishbob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sun doesn't rise, the earth rotates. There's plenty of observational evidence for that. It's a pretty good bet that it will keep rotating because it's would take an extraordinary event to stop it. That's about all I can promise.
2007-03-29 05:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is the scientific proof you have to prove the sun will rise come the morning.
2007-03-29 04:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by the old dog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something would have to interrupt the rotation of the earth. So far, there's nothing showing on the horizon or radar that is capable of doing that.
The sun is not giving any signs of severe variability so it should continue to shine for another billion years or so.
2007-03-29 00:19:59 · answer #8 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None - isn't it exciting! We can certainly have reasonable expectation that it will, on past experience and the absence of any counter-indications. But recognising uncertainty adds a sense of value to life, reduces hubris, reviews one's priorities, and clears the head of silly regrets, frets, and petty disputes. It can also focus one's attention marvelously on one's real priorities, and on those we love - and on the importance of preserving the wonderful Earth for as long as we can for generations to come. Well, for me it does. For others it might send 'em to drink!
2007-03-29 00:38:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, sun will burn out one day.
The fuel used in sun is hydrogen. Hydrogen and hydrogen react to form helium. Helium and Helium will react to form carbon and then sun will stop burning. But that process will take a long time.
2007-03-29 04:20:33 · answer #10 · answered by intellectualamarflame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋