2007-12-22 01:47:39 · 8 answers · asked by rekha c 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Yes.
The butterfly is in the universe.
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2007-12-22 01:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the universe is a bit extreme seeing how there is no "air" turbulence in space, however on our own planet its a different story. The butterfly itself is not significant but its the chain reaction from the air being moved and banging against each other along with other factors (ie. other butterflies, clapping your hands, etc.) that cause variations in the wind/air. However it is every little and no real proof has come forward to show that it can be a greater factor or even a contributing factor to measurable air turbulence. Also as a side note understand that the saying "When a butterfly flaps its wings in America it causes a tornado/hurricane in Japan" is just a philosophical saying made to induce deep thought much like the question "When a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it does it make a sound?". It never was intended to be Scientific.
2007-12-22 02:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jonathan R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This cliche image is a representation of the theory that everything effects everything else in the world. It is a principle of physics that energy is finite meaning that it be neither created nor destroyed, only transferred. A butterfly beating its wings transfers the butterfly's energy into wind which then encounters something else and is transferred over and over so in theory, one could map out and trace the line of energy transference which could eventually cause another larger event somewhere across the globe or universe if it comes into contact with other energy forces.
2007-12-22 01:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Blake's mommy!!!♥ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A VERY small turbulence.
In theory, this can show up elsewhere. In general practise, however, it disperses very quickly so that the inverse square law applies as to the expanding sphere of disturbed air. It will not take long for the flutter to be undetectable.
2007-12-22 01:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think in physics, you should have some lower and upper limits to explain a Phenomena, which is from zero to infinity in your case.
2007-12-22 01:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where else would the turbulence be?
2007-12-22 04:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Never. Ever. Noway!
2007-12-22 01:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by idiomsavant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what caused the big bang
2007-12-22 01:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by 1111 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋