Einstein's Inconsistency?

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In summary: Planck's outdated concept of mass.Those who use relativistic mass and why There are a few reasons why people might choose to use relativistic mass: 1) to keep track of all the energy in a system; 2) to take into account the effects of gravity; and 3) to properly account for the speed of light.Those who use relativistic mass and why Those who use relativistic mass do so for a variety of reasons, some of which are valid and some of which are not. It is not wrong, but it is outdated.
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sal said:
The question you have raised is what happens to the far field of a system of particles if one adds energy in order to "spread them apart" (in 3-space). It is more general than a simple question about the Schwarzschild metric, and in fact the issue you raise is not typically addressed in discussions of stars, planets, and other objects where the Schwarzschild metric is used.
Thank you, we could keep quoting references at each other, but they themselves may be wrong of course.
The question is, does the external field of a static spherically symmetric gravitational field depend on the radial distribution of the mass? I believe it does not as is obvious from the Schwarzschild metric.
Therefore a redistribution of that mass by expanding a shell will not change the external field. I believe it is not me that is saying that but the Schwarzschild solution as the distribution of density is absorbed into the parameter M. Yet such a redistribution will use/generate energy that is 'lost to the system'; GR conserves energy-momentum and not in general energy.
 
<h2>1. What is Einstein's Inconsistency?</h2><p>Einstein's Inconsistency refers to a discrepancy between two of Albert Einstein's theories: the theory of general relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics. These two theories, while both incredibly successful in their own right, are incompatible with each other in certain situations.</p><h2>2. How did Einstein's Inconsistency come about?</h2><p>Einstein's Inconsistency arose when Einstein attempted to reconcile his theory of general relativity, which explains gravity and the large-scale structure of the universe, with quantum mechanics, which explains the behavior of subatomic particles.</p><h2>3. What are the implications of Einstein's Inconsistency?</h2><p>The implications of Einstein's Inconsistency are still being explored and debated by scientists. Some believe that it may lead to a more fundamental theory that unifies general relativity and quantum mechanics, while others think it may require a complete overhaul of our understanding of the universe.</p><h2>4. How has Einstein's Inconsistency been tested?</h2><p>Scientists have tested Einstein's Inconsistency through experiments and observations in fields such as cosmology, particle physics, and quantum gravity. These tests have provided evidence that supports both general relativity and quantum mechanics, but also reveal their incompatibility in certain scenarios.</p><h2>5. Can Einstein's Inconsistency be resolved?</h2><p>There is currently no definitive answer to whether or not Einstein's Inconsistency can be resolved. Some scientists believe that a unifying theory may eventually be discovered, while others argue that the two theories may simply be describing different aspects of reality. Further research and experimentation are needed to fully understand and potentially resolve this inconsistency.</p>

1. What is Einstein's Inconsistency?

Einstein's Inconsistency refers to a discrepancy between two of Albert Einstein's theories: the theory of general relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics. These two theories, while both incredibly successful in their own right, are incompatible with each other in certain situations.

2. How did Einstein's Inconsistency come about?

Einstein's Inconsistency arose when Einstein attempted to reconcile his theory of general relativity, which explains gravity and the large-scale structure of the universe, with quantum mechanics, which explains the behavior of subatomic particles.

3. What are the implications of Einstein's Inconsistency?

The implications of Einstein's Inconsistency are still being explored and debated by scientists. Some believe that it may lead to a more fundamental theory that unifies general relativity and quantum mechanics, while others think it may require a complete overhaul of our understanding of the universe.

4. How has Einstein's Inconsistency been tested?

Scientists have tested Einstein's Inconsistency through experiments and observations in fields such as cosmology, particle physics, and quantum gravity. These tests have provided evidence that supports both general relativity and quantum mechanics, but also reveal their incompatibility in certain scenarios.

5. Can Einstein's Inconsistency be resolved?

There is currently no definitive answer to whether or not Einstein's Inconsistency can be resolved. Some scientists believe that a unifying theory may eventually be discovered, while others argue that the two theories may simply be describing different aspects of reality. Further research and experimentation are needed to fully understand and potentially resolve this inconsistency.

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