2007-05-27 05:35:05 · 5 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
This is an interesting question, because it illustrates how one model of physics is insufficient to explain all of reality. Gravity is a force that operates between mass on a large scale. Our laws of gravity apply perfectly between celestial bodies. On the other hand, gravity is not a useful concept at the atomic scale. When you're talking that small, other forces predominate -- electromagnetism, strong foce, weak force. One day, we might invent a "unified theory" that explains all forces as one reality. But for now, we have to use different models to explain different scales of phenomena.
2007-05-27 07:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Intrepyd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goring, i know you know this one.
An atom is never NOT affected by "the gravity force" in space. Gravity is everywhere, just extremely extremely weak in many places.
If some planet popped into existence near an atom, it will be "attracted" to the mass of the planet.
2007-05-27 06:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It falls.... Have you ever thought of getting a copy of something like "Physics for Dummies". It will save you the trouble of trying to ask so many innocuous questions.
2007-05-27 06:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The electrons are momentarily shifted slightly in relation to the nucleus.
2007-05-27 05:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by Happy Camper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing remarkable.
2007-05-27 05:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋