How would you know if you do not know how many dimensions there are, and have not gone to each one to test the theory ?
dave
2007-06-10 08:51:01 · 5 answers · asked by dave777 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
This is a pretty tough question to answer. You are inquiring about a subject that requires a great deal of complex mathematics and abstract thinking to understand.
The short answer is yes, we physicists would like to think so. The fundamental principle of physics is that the laws of the universe be applicable anywhere within the universe.
As far as extra dimensions:
we can't know unless we have gone there...yep your right. BUT keep in mind that when theoretical physicists talk about extra dimensions they are doing so in a purely mathematical context. These extra dimension provide additional degrees of freedom for forces and matter. Physicists incorporate them into theories to help account for unexplainable phenom in our 4 dimensional universe.
2007-06-10 09:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by kennyk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We don't know. The "Laws" of Physics are only applicable so long as they are not disproven. They are founded on a combination of observation, reason, and logic. If a "law" defies reason or logic, then it is brought into question. If it defies observation, then it is altogether disproven (as long as it can be verified that the observation is legitamate).
If, in the future, we find that alternate dimensions defy our current theories of physics, then the "laws" will be adjusted to fit into the new data. The most important part of the "laws" of physics is their ability to predict. If they can no longer do this, then they cannot possibly be true.
2007-06-10 15:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I think it is believed that this universe was formed with 10 dimensions, with 6 not released. But Jesus walked through a wall... or appeared. Since He created everything, then He can operate outside them. To us, the dimensions are the same, but when He walked on water, something was different. So I believe the laws are constant for the dimensions we are confined to, and speciffic to us too.
2007-06-10 19:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by RB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not the laws as we no them of now. We do not know if they are applicable to every nook and corner of the universe, nor whether they are applicable across unknown dimensions.
2007-06-10 16:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason the Law of Aerodynamics is greater than the Law of Gravity so that an airplane can fly.
I have faith there are dimensional boundaries....and God will help me when I need to cross one.
2007-06-10 17:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jan P 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋