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I guess the title gives it all. I understand the concept on a basic level. What i don't understand is that how does it "fit" in physics and astronomy. Any and all opinions are appreciated. Thank you :) .
BH Wiz said:I guess the title gives it all. I understand the concept on a basic level. What i don't understand is that how does it "fit" in physics and astronomy. Any and all opinions are appreciated. Thank you :) .
xAxis said:I think the twin paradox is not actually paradox, because it is logically consistent. I think paradox arises when there is a logical contradiction as a consequence. For instance the statement that the square root of 2 is rational number is paradox.
Ummm. 'Truth' may just be something we believe exists - or at least it could be that there is really no real systematic set of rules or truths that govern our Universe. We could find what we think is a paradox which is nothing more than a manifestation that there is no 'truth'.BH Wiz said:I think paradox is when the truth contradicts itself, the illusion would be that there is no truth. Is that correct?
DiracPool said:Colloquially, it just means that something you would expect to happen doesn't happen and vice-versa. No need to get too fancy about it. Like the twin paradox, you don't expect your twin to take a 10 year trip and come back only 2 years older.
xAxis said:I think the twin paradox is not actually paradox, because it is logically consistent. I think paradox arises when there is a logical contradiction as a consequence. For instance the statement that the square root of 2 is rational number is paradox.
algebrat said:But isn't there a paradox in there? If they both accelerate away from each other, shouldn't they both be two years younger than each other. That looks like an apparent paradox to me.
A paradox is a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself, but upon closer examination, may actually be true. It is often used in philosophy and science to challenge and expand our understanding of the world.
Paradoxes in physics and astronomy often arise when a theory or concept is able to explain a certain phenomenon, but also seems to contradict another established theory or observation. This can lead to new discoveries and a deeper understanding of the universe.
Yes, paradoxes can be solved or resolved through further investigation and analysis. In some cases, a new theory or explanation may be proposed to reconcile the paradox. In other cases, the paradox may reveal a flaw in our current understanding and lead to a shift in scientific thinking.
Paradoxes play an important role in scientific progress as they challenge existing theories and push scientists to think outside the box. They can lead to new discoveries and advancements in our understanding of the natural world.
No, paradoxes can arise in any field of study, including philosophy, mathematics, and even everyday life. In physics and astronomy, they often revolve around fundamental concepts such as time, space, and the nature of reality.