If dark matter has to be to make sense of all other...........?

Question

is it possible for this matter to be in another dimesion thus creating a hard to measure or even detect happening.garry xxxxx

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible it could be in another dimension. The only dimensions we can observe are the ones our physics laws explain. We do not know everything about dark matter or dark energy just yet; we just know that dark matter does not radiate light.

Our earth could be considered dark matter because it does not illuminate the skies by itself. If the sun weren't around, it would be in the dark.

Answer 2

Ok-first, dark matter is not the same thing as black holes. Dark matter is a term coined by baffled physicists to explain the disparity in the Gravitational Constant of the universe. This is, essentially, a measure of all the mass in the universe, or, loosely, how much the universe weighs. When the total mass, measured by observable gravitational effects is compared to the known density of matter within the known universe is compared, it turns out that up to 90% of the mass of the universe is missing. Or, to put it another way; 9/10ths of the universe's weight is made up of matter that we cannot see or detect in any known way. Hence "dark" matter.

This leads to some interesting speculations, but the bulk of the orthadox physics community have blithely labled the phenomenon "dark matter" and rested on their laurels, convieniently ignoring the fact that this "theory" neither proves nor explains anything at all! Indeed, there is so little empirical evidence supporting the exsistence of dark matter, that even calling it a theory is pretentious. It is hypothetical at best.

Like, campbelp2002, I also question the exsistence of dark matter. I believe it's time to rexamine some of our basic theories of physics, especially certain assumptions about gravity, even if it means committing the unforgivable scientific heresy of questioning Newton with a critical eye. Indeed, especially if it does.

As to dark matter itself, if it exsists who knows what it might be? We are limited by our senses, and it's foolish to assume we've discivered every way to sense or detect something. The universe is vaster and more mysterious than we can ever know. Perhaps another diminsion, as you suggest, perhaps it's just in a different "phase." Perhaps we're measuring the weight of 10 universes coexisting along different realities but who still affect each other gravitationally, Maybe it's the weight of Heaven and Hell-invisible to us. Could be anything. That's what makes it fun!

Answer 3

Anything is possible in the realm of imagination. Remember, much of what we call science is based upon our interpretation of observations, chemical testing and formulas devised to explain what we don't know. Ultimately, all science is based upon our knowledge or perception of the universe at this moment. Dark matter is the current explanation for what many believe is the missing mass of the universe. Maybe no mass is missing. Maybe there is another answer. Remember, the world was once flat. It made sense and fit the observations that could be made at the time.

Answer 4

possible ...

but you should know what caused the discovery of dark matter first ...

When scientists were calculating the celestial bodies. Some of the stars weren't moving according to equations. As if there are another gravational pull from another direction .. however, when they search in that direction there were nothing there. So they "concluded" "created" there are thease "matter" that creates gravational pull but with no means of being detected ..

So there is the possibility there is another force other then the 4 discovered

Answer 5

Well dark matter... also known as the infamous black holes are pockets of infinetly dense material which some scientist believe could be linked to each other like worm holes. Though as far as the other dimensions it is hard to believe they exist, due to findings in quantum physics where everything that exists is made of the same vibrations of energy once you break atoms down to the smallest visible portion. ( supporting the big bang theory) Though I suppose that if there were several big bangs in what ever space the known big bang was in perhaps the black holes could be links to these misterious other universes. all in all I guess that your guess is as good as mine.

Answer 6

I have a scientist friend who has spoken to me about dimensions. Supposedly, it is conjectured, there are seven.
We deal with only three and have good knowledge that a 4th definitely exists, but we do not pay practical heed to it, as we do the familiar 3. The 5th, 6th and 7th are very remote to our understanding or even imagining.
But as I tell him, rather sarcastically, as if I were a dizzy "chic," blowing on my freshly painted fingernails, I'd rather for the time being, if permitted by him, just contend with the three which are familiar to me.
When he angers, for he is SOOO very serious, I say, well, Doc, "what you see is what you get, as comedian Flip Wilson coined, is Good enough for me!"
At this point he gets up from his chair and begins to pace while pulling at his hair.
Of course, he is being teased, but can not believe I'd do it to a supposedly great mind as his. I just laugh, shrug my shoulders, and resume blowing on my freshly painted nails.
That is when he gives up, and introduces another subject : dentistry in the 1600's; (OUCH!!!), as a tortuous way to get back at me. So I let him. His hubris runs down my back, as water does from a duck's.
I AM NOT SCIENTIFIC. I am at the opposite polarity, Thank goodness!
Grecia

Answer 7

I dont have a clue about dark matter , but if scientists cant explain it then im sure yahoo answers is not the best place to look for the answer. And im not being sarcastic. id love to know more about it

Answer 8

Well, possibly - but not likely.

Dark matter is not made of atoms - therefore cannot be contained and tested and does not reflect light, so can't be seen.

This obviously makes it very mysterious, but not necessarily other-worldly. I suspect if it was part of another dimension, we would not be aware of it at all.

And it has nothing whatsoever to do with black holes, btw.

Answer 9

I suspect there is no dark matter. I suspect gravity behaves slightly differently at large distances. The Pioneer anomaly seems to support this idea.