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robertroman10
Mar15-11, 05:40 PM
Okay so if we assume strings (as described in superstring theory or M theory) are about the size of plank length, then if you divide the estimated size of a quark or atom by planks length, shouldnt that give you the total amount of estimated strings in a quark/atom?

edgepflow
Mar15-11, 10:38 PM
I am no expert on string theory, but I think the strings vibration characteristics and frequency determine the fundamental particles. I do not think that strings are necessarly exactly the Planck length and stacked right next to each other.

humanino
Mar16-11, 12:29 AM
What happens if you divide the size of a proton by the size of a quark ?

negru
Mar16-11, 01:14 AM
also whats the size of a quark?

MathematicalPhysicist
Mar16-11, 01:53 AM
I hope we don't divide by zero eventually... :-D