Are We Becoming More Mathematical in Physics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the role of mathematics in physics, specifically whether the field is becoming "more mathematical" over time. Participants explore the relationship between physics and mathematics, touching on definitions of key concepts like mass, energy, and force.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the use of the term "more" in relation to mathematics in physics, suggesting that physics has always utilized mathematics as needed.
  • Another participant asserts that concepts like mass and energy lack complete definitions, while noting that force has evolved in its definition.
  • A request is made for sources to support claims regarding the definitions of mass, energy, force, length, and time.
  • A participant emphasizes that while mathematics serves as a tool in physics, it should not be the primary focus of study.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationship between mathematics and physics, with no consensus reached on whether physics is becoming more mathematical.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on undefined assumptions about the completeness of definitions in physics, and there is a lack of clarity regarding the implications of the term "more" in this context.

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In physics are we going more mathematical?
 
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The modifier "more" seems strange here. Physics has always made use of whatever mathematics could be useful, so l can't really see how we get to more.
 
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Mass, energy, do not have complete definition. Force also didn't had but now it is no more. Lefts are only length and time.
 
rahaverhma said:
Mass, energy, do not have complete definition. Force also didn't had but now it is no more. Lefts are only length and time.
Sorry, your post did not translate very well. Can you please post links to the reading you have been doing that makes you believe these things about Mass, Energy, Force, Length and Time? Thank you.
 
Math is the toolbox, but not the focus of study - not my quote. :smile:
 

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