Is there a perfect vacuum between atoms in space?

[JaredJames]

yes. it would be matter in the solid form but because of the temp their would be no molecular movement of the atoms. so y wouldent it be a vacuum?

Because there is nothing in the definition of vacuum relating to heat or the vibration of molecules.

A vacuum simply lacks matter. If there is still matter there, then it isn't a vacuum - hot, cold or otherwise.

 

[Gabe21]

ah. but if temp and pressure are directly linked then when u reach absolute zero shouldent their be a perfect vacuum pressure wise? if no, then is it true if u managed to create a perfect vacuum and introduced a steel ball bearing into that vacuum it would increase the pressure?

 

[JaredJames]

ah. but if temp and pressure are directly linked then when u reach absolute zero shouldent their be a perfect vacuum pressure wise? if no, then is it true if u managed to create a perfect vacuum and introduced a steel ball bearing into that vacuum it would increase the pressure?

A vacuum is defined as an area with no matter in it. Nothing to do with pressure.

Low pressure is simply a side effect of having too few molecules whizzing around.

 

[jollyPHYSICS]

A perfect vacuum would be great. Atleast some corrections can be made on most constants.
Though most ppl might consider it useless. But it very useful to us in the elementary world.

By the way, can some1 help me really explain 'michaelson's experiment' in measuring the 'speed of light'? Using prism and glass over a distance, d, and time, t=1/(Nf).
The truth is that I want to carry out that same experiment (exactly the same way).

 

[JaredJames]

By the way, can some1 help me really explain 'michaelson's experiment' in measuring the 'speed of light'? Using prism and glass over a distance, d, and time, t=1/(Nf).
The truth is that I want to carry out that same experiment (exactly the same way).

You need to start your own thread for this.

 

[PhanthomJay]

Hi there,

Alright, but what about all the space between the flowing neutrons, electrons, muons, and neutrinos. There is still a great amount of space left, and therefore, empty space left.

Cheers

I like Einstein on the concept of Empty Space:

Note to the Fifteenth Edition ('Relativity')

"IN this edition I have added, as a fifth appendix, a presentation of my views on the problem of
space in general and on the gradual modifications of our ideas on space resulting from the
influence of the relativistic view-point. I wished to show that space-time is not necessarily
something to which one can ascribe a separate existence, independently of the actual objects
of physical reality. Physical objects are not in space, but these objects are spatially extended.
In this way the concept "empty space" loses its meaning."[/color]

June 9th, 1952 A. EINSTEIN