Momentum in Time: 4th Dim & Gravitational Fields

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The discussion centers on the concept of time as the fourth dimension and its relationship with momentum and gravitational fields. It establishes that in relativistic physics, energy and momentum are unified into a single framework known as four-momentum. The conversation highlights that gravitational fields influence our "velocity" through time, suggesting a direct correlation between gravitational effects and temporal momentum. Additionally, it notes that even in non-relativistic physics, energy and momentum exhibit similar characteristics, as discussed in advanced mechanics literature.

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  • Basic grasp of energy and momentum relationships in physics
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OK, time (or perhaps sqrt(-1) X time) is our fourth dimension. Do we have momentum as we move through time? When we encounter a gravitational field, does it act to accelerate (decelerate) our "velocity" through time?
 
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The time-momentum is just the energy! In relativistic physics, energy and the three space components of momentum are viewed as a single entity called 4-momentum. Even in non-relativistic physics, there are indications that energy and momentum have very similar nature (see books on advanced mechanics).
 
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