Relativity & Reality: Electric Charges as the Only Real Entities?

In summary, according to relativity, the mass and length of an object depends on its speed relative to another object. However, since objects in the real world are constantly moving at different speeds, reality only has a brief lifetime. The only constant and unchanging entities in the universe seem to be electric charges on individual particles. Despite the discomfort and potential threats to professional security, the evidence supports the idea that Relativity accurately describes reality.
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what is reality-even relativity gives bizarre answers: the mass of an object depends on its speed relative to another object and so does its length.Since objects in the real world are always moving at slightly different speeds from one instant of time to the next, relative to one another, reality only has a brief lifetime!
However electric charges on individual particles seem to be constant.
Are electric charges the only real, unchanging entities in the universe?
 
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kurious said:
what is reality-even relativity gives bizarre answers: the mass of an object depends on its speed relative to another object and so does its length.Since objects in the real world are always moving at slightly different speeds from one instant of time to the next, relative to one another, reality only has a brief lifetime!
However electric charges on individual particles seem to be constant.
Are electric charges the only real, unchanging entities in the universe?

You've got it kurious. Designed confusion and obfuscation that can only be clarified by the reigning SR theorists, I mean priests. Another angle is considering the singular and collective support of SR theory by those who intuit, and correctly so, attacks on SR also threaten professional security considertions of the SR industry. :rofl:
 
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kurious said:
Are electric charges the only real, unchanging entities in the universe?
As uncomfortable as it may seem to many (everyone is uncomfortable with it at first glance and some never accept it), what is described by Relativity is reality. As hard to accept as it may be at face value, if you approach it with an open mind and look at the evidence, you'll come to realize that.
 

1. What is the concept of relativity in science?

The concept of relativity in science refers to the idea that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion. In other words, the physical laws and phenomena should appear the same to any observer, regardless of their relative motion.

2. How does relativity relate to electric charges?

In the theory of relativity, electric charges are considered to be the only real entities. This means that all other physical quantities, such as mass and energy, are thought to be derived from electric charges. This idea is based on the concept of mass-energy equivalence, where mass can be converted into energy and vice versa through the movement of electric charges.

3. What is the significance of electric charges as the only real entities?

The idea of electric charges being the only real entities has significant implications in physics. It helps to explain the relationship between matter and energy, and provides a deeper understanding of the fundamental forces of nature. This concept also plays a crucial role in the theory of relativity and the development of modern physics.

4. How was the concept of electric charges as the only real entities discovered?

The concept of electric charges as the only real entities was first proposed by the famous physicist Albert Einstein in his theory of relativity. He used this idea to explain the relationship between mass and energy in his famous equation, E=mc^2. This concept has been further developed and refined by other scientists, such as Max Planck and Werner Heisenberg, in their work on quantum mechanics.

5. What are the practical applications of electric charges as the only real entities?

The concept of electric charges as the only real entities has numerous practical applications in modern technology. It helps to understand and predict the behavior of electric and magnetic fields, which are essential in the development of electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and televisions. This concept also underlies the principles of electricity and magnetism, which are essential for various engineering and technological advancements.

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