Unstoppable Force, Immovable Object

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In summary, the concept of Quantum Tunneling does not involve the breaking of barriers or the use of force, but rather describes the behavior of quantum systems.
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I don't really know much about Quantum Physics, but having just read an article about Quantum Tunneling, would this not mean that the force would simply go through the immovable object, assuming that it being unstoppable provides the atoms with sufficent energy to break the electronic barrriers of the immovable object?
 
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I don't really know much about Quantum Physics, but having just read an article about Quantum Tunneling, would this not mean that the force would simply go through the immovable object, assuming that it being unstoppable provides the atoms with sufficent energy to break the electronic barrriers of the immovable object?

The particles that tunnel through didn't "break" anything, at least, not in the way that you imagine it. It also has nothing to do with "force", a concept that doesn't exist in QM in the same way as Newtonian mechanics.

It has, however, everything to do with the way we describe the behavior of quantum systems.

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1. What is the concept of "Unstoppable Force, Immovable Object"?

The concept of "Unstoppable Force, Immovable Object" is a philosophical paradox that asks what would happen if an unstoppable force were to collide with an immovable object. It is a thought experiment that explores the limits of physical laws and the nature of infinity.

2. Can an unstoppable force and an immovable object exist in reality?

No, it is impossible for both an unstoppable force and an immovable object to exist in reality. This is because an unstoppable force, by definition, cannot be stopped, and an immovable object cannot be moved. The existence of both would violate the laws of physics.

3. What are some examples of an unstoppable force and an immovable object?

An example of an unstoppable force could be a bullet fired from a gun, while an immovable object could be a concrete wall. In this scenario, the bullet would be unstoppable, but it would not be able to move the wall. Another example could be a hurricane (unstoppable force) hitting a mountain (immovable object).

4. Is this paradox used in any scientific theories or experiments?

While the concept of "Unstoppable Force, Immovable Object" is a popular thought experiment, it is not used in any scientific theories or experiments. It is purely a philosophical and hypothetical scenario that explores the boundaries of physical laws.

5. What is the resolution to this paradox?

There is no definitive resolution to this paradox as it is a hypothetical scenario. Some argue that the immovable object would have to give in to the unstoppable force, while others argue that the unstoppable force would have to find a way around the immovable object. Ultimately, it remains a philosophical debate with no concrete answer.

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