How many strings in a drop of water

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The discussion centers on calculating the number of hypothetical strings that could fit within a drop of water, estimated to be 10^-5 meters in size. Utilizing the Planck length of 10^-35 meters, the calculation suggests that approximately 10^90 strings could theoretically occupy that volume. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of considering fundamental particles, such as electrons and quarks, when estimating the composition of a drop of water, rather than solely focusing on strings.

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  • Concept of moles in chemistry, specifically regarding H2O
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Assuming strings are real, how many would fit in a drop of water? Perhaps this is a basic math question, or that the question itself does not make sense given the hypothetical and (currently) unobservable nature of strings.

According to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orders_of_magnitude_(length ) a drop of water is 10^ -5 meters and the Planck length is 10^ -35 meters. So (10^-5-(-35))^3 = 10^90: A one with 90 zeros? Would this be a relatively accurate ballpark number of strings fitting inside a particle of water?
 
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It would probably be better to estimate the number of fundamental particles (i.e. strings) that compose a drop of water. I.e. find the number of moles of H20... find the number of electrons and quarks...
 

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