Planks length to planks volume?

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The discussion centers on the concept of Planck volume, emphasizing that traditional measurements of length are insufficient to capture the multidimensional nature of physical objects. Participants argue that Planck volume, defined as the product of length, width, and depth, provides a more comprehensive understanding of particle dimensions. The conversation also touches on the implications of Planck area in string theory, suggesting that it may be more accurate to consider these dimensions in terms of volume rather than length alone.

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because nothing can be one dimensional, (a line) planks length does not cut it so why hasnt anyone thought of planks volume

planks length (length) x planks length (width) x planks length (depth) = planks volume

now a particle could never be smaller thanks planks volume

whats your opinon?
 
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because nothing can be one dimensional- taylordnz

Would string theorists agree with that claim? Don't they say that a string is a one-dimensional object?
 
Actually the real object is Planck *area* because Newton constant produces an object with dimensions of area. It has been customary to take the square root of this object and present it in a more intuitive form as a length. For the same token, you could exponentiate it into a Planck volume.
 

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