2007-06-12 08:36:32 · 5 answers · asked by Lee Edward 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
No, because according to the law of conservation of energy, energy (and matter, because E=mc^2) cannot be created or destroyed.
2007-06-12 08:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by curbionicle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only reason why I'm answering this question is because curbionicle is claiming that "nothing cannot turn into something because of conservation of energy". He has no idea about quantum field theory, where things are popping in and out of existence out of nothing all the time. it just has to happen within the Heisenburg uncertainity limits. Furthermore, the "law of conservation of energy" only holds under certain conditions, and in no way binding upon ALL physical reality.
2007-06-12 15:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, quantum theory allows this, as long as all the conserved quantities like charge, momentum, and energy add to zero. Basically it would have to "borrow" its existence from the vacuum and separate itself into different parts which individually have positive or negative energy (some forms of energy, like gravitational potential, are negative), but taken as a whole add up to zero. And, like any debt, it would have to return to "nothing" (more accurately, the vacuum) after a finite period of time. Examples are virtual particles and the universe itself. That's right; we're all living on borrowed time.
2007-06-12 16:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure...right here: what you are asking is nothing...I've turned it in something by answering it...clear enough?
2007-06-12 15:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Turn off your computer, go outside and get some fresh air.
2007-06-12 15:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋