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Why is this a word if it has no meaning. Is there a physics meaning of nothing.
Actually, now that you bring it up, a good definition of "nothing" is "the scientific value of Michio Kaku's statements on physics in the last few years".You've been watching too many H & R Block tax preparation commercials on TV. We're all anxious to hear what Micheo Kaku says.
And how does that work as a definition in physics?Nothing is the just the opposite of everything I believe
I don't think so. That's a math thing. This is a physics question.I think this is what you're looking for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Null_(mathematics)
I don't think so. That's a math thing. This is a physics question.
Of course, but I think not in this case.Math is sometimes employed in physics, so there tends to be overlap.
Yes, that's my point. The question here is not about math but about physics and the universe.The important thing to know is that "null" is not the same as "zero", "no value" versus "a value of zero", and so the meaning of "nothing" depends on which more specific word or definition it's making reference to.
Not offhand but it's important to keep in mind that, as Alfred Korzybski said, the map is not the territory.Can you give an example of where the distinction becomes important?
"nothing" is very contentious in Physics, and is best avoided.
"A Universe from Nothing" for example, means different things to different people.
Adding the word "truly" in front of the word nothing does little to clarify things.I think it is a reasonable physics question to ask ie;
if there is a possibility that a volume of truly nothing; has ever, does, or can ever exist.