How Does Changing Gravity and Speed of Light Affect the Planck Scale?

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between gravity and the Planck length and the speed of light. It is questioned whether the Planck length will become longer or bigger if gravity becomes stronger, and if the speed of light will have the same effect. The possibility of adjusting the strength of gravity and the speed of light on a java website to see the impact on the size of the Planck scale is also mentioned.
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If gravity becomes stronger. would the Planck length becomes longer or bigger? Would speed of light c also have the same effect of changing the Planck length size?

Would anyone know any java website that can make you adjust the strength of gravity and c and see how big or small the Planck scale can become?
 
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cube137 said:
If gravity becomes stronger. would the Planck length becomes longer or bigger?
Did you check the formula for the Planck length? If G increases, does it increase or decrease?
Same for the speed of light.

cube137 said:
Would anyone know any java website that can make you adjust the strength of gravity and c and see how big or small the Planck scale can become?
There are no limits.
 

What is the Planck scale?

The Planck scale is a unit of measurement in physics that represents the smallest possible scale in which physical laws can be applied. It is named after the German physicist Max Planck.

What is the significance of the Planck scale?

The Planck scale is significant because it is the scale at which quantum effects become important and the laws of gravity and relativity break down. It is also the scale at which scientists believe the universe was created during the Big Bang.

What are the dimensions of the Planck scale?

The Planck scale has dimensions of length, time, mass, and energy. These are represented by the Planck length, Planck time, Planck mass, and Planck energy, respectively.

How is the Planck scale calculated?

The Planck scale is calculated using the fundamental constants of nature, including the speed of light, Planck's constant, and the gravitational constant. These constants are combined in a way to create a scale that represents the smallest possible units of measurement.

Why is it difficult to study the Planck scale?

The Planck scale is difficult to study because it is so small and beyond our current technological capabilities. Additionally, the extreme conditions at this scale, such as extreme temperatures and energies, make it challenging to conduct experiments or make observations. Theoretical models are often used to study the Planck scale.

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