Half-Life Theory: Will the Centers of Two Decaying Spheres Touch?

In summary, two particles with similar half life periods and reduced to infinitely small spheres are constantly decaying and touching each other. The question is whether the center areas of the two spheres will ever touch. Modern half-life theory suggests that they will not due to the presence of matter between the outer shells and the center spaces. However, the speaker's theory is that the centers will coincide because the inner circle cannot be exactly at the center of each circle and shifts to touch the outer limit. The geometry and decay products need further clarification.
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Suppose you have two similar particles that have gone through similar half life periods. They each have been reduced to practically infinitely small spheres. Within each sphere is a hollow space. They are both touching during a process in which they are constantly decaying, with two small particles remaining each reduction. The question I have is: will the center areas of the two spheres ever touch? According to modern half-life theory, and the fact that there will always be matter in between the outer shells and the shells surrounding the center spaces, the answer is no. However, my theory is that the centers will coincide due to the fact that the inner circle can never be in the exact center of each circle- it shifts to touch the outer limit.
 
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Please describe the geometry more precisely (you can draw it and attach an image to your post). And please explain what happens to the products of decay.
 

1. How does the Half-Life Theory predict the behavior of decaying spheres?

The Half-Life Theory predicts that as a sphere decays, its radius will continually decrease by half at regular intervals. This means that the centers of two decaying spheres will eventually touch, although the time it takes for this to occur will depend on the rate of decay.

2. What causes the centers of two decaying spheres to touch?

The centers of two decaying spheres touch due to the decrease in radius of each sphere as they decay. This decrease in radius is caused by the release of energy and particles from the decaying atoms within the spheres.

3. Can the Half-Life Theory be applied to all types of spheres?

Yes, the Half-Life Theory can be applied to any type of sphere, as long as it is undergoing decay. This includes natural objects such as planets or stars, as well as man-made objects like radioactive materials.

4. Is the Half-Life Theory a proven concept?

Yes, the Half-Life Theory has been extensively studied and has been proven to accurately predict the behavior of decaying spheres. It is widely accepted in the scientific community and has been used in various fields such as nuclear physics and radiocarbon dating.

5. Can the Half-Life Theory be used to determine the age of a decaying sphere?

Yes, the Half-Life Theory can be used to determine the age of a decaying sphere. By measuring the rate of decay and the current size of the sphere, scientists can calculate how long it has been decaying and therefore determine its age.

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