How is Velocity Distributed over 11 Dimensions?

In summary, according to M-Theory there are 11 dimensions including time. 10 of these dimensions are spatial, so objects can move and therefore have velocity? Correct. According to Einstein's General Relativity whenever an object is not in motion in the three spatial dimensions, velocity is conserved through the passage of time. On the other hand light does not age because all of it's Velocity is in it's motion through three spatial dimensions.
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According to M-Theory there are 11 dimensions including time. 10 of these dimensions are spatial, so objects can move and therefore have velocity? Correct? According to Einstein's General Relativity whenever an object is not in motion in the three spatial dimensions, velocity is conserved through the passage of time. On the other hand light does not age because all of it's Velocity is in it's motion through three spatial dimensions.

Is the Velocity we see in the three visible dimensions "Shared" with other dimensions?

If part of an objects velocity is in another dimension wouldn't it be theoretically detectable?
 
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The velocity in the extra dimensions appears as mass in three dimensions. This follows from E^2= p^2 + m^2. The extra components of the p are seen as if they where part of the m.
 
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Thank you for clearing that up for me.
 
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arivero said:
The velocity in the extra dimensions appears as mass in three dimensions. This follows from E^2= p^2 + m^2. The extra components of the p are seen as if they where part of the m.
Hi all, it's my first post!

How do you get "E^2= p^2 + m^2" ? The units on left are joules, the units on right is kg(m/s) + kg...
When you say "The extra components of the "p" are seen as if they where part of the "m" do you mean that the components of velocity in the 7 other spatial dimensions are seen, in our everyday 3 spatial dimensions, as mass? If that is the case, shouldn't it be "E^2= (p^2)(m^2)" with the usual "v^2" (to make the units consistent: joules = joules) being replaced by "m^2"?

I guess I am having difficulty with unit consistency...
 
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The equation should read:
( E / c )^2= p^2 + ( mc )^2

I'm aware that "natural units" are being used, but as under-grads, we were taught the importance of dimensional analysis and unit consistency. So natural units seem alarming at first sight.
 

1. How do we know that there are 11 dimensions?

The concept of 11 dimensions is based on M-theory, which is a theoretical framework that combines various ideas from string theory and supergravity. These theories suggest that in order to explain certain phenomena, such as gravity, we need more than the 3 dimensions of space and 1 dimension of time that we experience in our everyday lives.

2. How is velocity distributed over 11 dimensions?

The distribution of velocity over 11 dimensions is still a topic of ongoing research and is not fully understood. However, according to M-theory, different dimensions can have different types of velocity, such as closed string velocity or open string velocity. Additionally, the velocity in each dimension may be affected by the curvature of that dimension.

3. Can we visualize 11 dimensions?

No, it is not possible for us to visualize 11 dimensions because our brains are only able to process information in 3 dimensions. However, scientists use mathematical models and equations to understand and study these dimensions.

4. How does the distribution of velocity in 11 dimensions affect our daily lives?

The distribution of velocity in 11 dimensions has little to no effect on our daily lives. The extra dimensions are thought to be compactified, meaning they are curled up and too small for us to experience. However, their influence may be observed in certain physical phenomena, such as gravity.

5. Are there any experiments that can test the distribution of velocity in 11 dimensions?

Currently, there are no experiments that can directly test the distribution of velocity in 11 dimensions. However, scientists are working on developing new theories and experiments, such as the Large Hadron Collider, to better understand and potentially observe the effects of these extra dimensions.

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