Opposites of Speed, Mass, Pressure & Momentum - Things I Wonder Of

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of opposites and how it applies to various physical properties such as mass, pressure, space, momentum, and speed. The participants also question the necessity of opposites and whether everything can be placed on a scale. The idea of thinking outside limits is also brought up, with the example of negative mass being mentioned. It is concluded that while some things may not have an opposite, their effects can be seen as opposites. The conversation is then closed as it is deemed unrelated to physics homework.
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Also what do you think the opposite of mass is?

What about pressure? Would you say the opposite of that is resistance?

How about space? Is that opposition occupancy, or may be volume?

What about momentum? Wtfluff is the opposite of that? If even. May be odd

These are certainly not physics hwk questions. Just things i wonder of
 
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Why do things have to have opposites?
 
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Why do things have to have opposites?
I would suppose everything comes on a scale, so what is the extent of that scale is what I am really asking, does speed just end up not moving in its most reciprocal state or does it act differently when down that low?
 
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Some scales start at zero and may or may not have an upper limit.
Speed, temperature, mass, gravity etc.

For some things, it's nonsensical to talk about what might be beyond their limits. eg. what's North of the North Pole?

Granted, thinking outside limits can be inspirational, such as what would the properties of negative mass be like?
 
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I feel as this thing itself may not have an opposite. But the effect it causes can. Like there's no opposite of speed but there's an opposite to a moving vehicle,and that's where brakes play the role, or on a moving human it is the amount of traction.
 
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Maybe inertia is "opposite" to movement?
 
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The OP is right when he says these are not physics questions.

Thread closed.
 
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FAQ: Opposites of Speed, Mass, Pressure & Momentum - Things I Wonder Of

1. What is the opposite of speed?

The opposite of speed is velocity, which is the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time in a specific direction.

2. What is the opposite of mass?

The opposite of mass is weight, which is the force exerted on an object by gravity.

3. What is the opposite of pressure?

The opposite of pressure is vacuum, which is a region with no matter and therefore no pressure.

4. What is the opposite of momentum?

The opposite of momentum is inertia, which is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

5. Why are opposites of speed, mass, pressure, and momentum important to understand?

Understanding the opposites of these physical quantities helps us to better understand and describe the behavior of objects in motion and their interactions with each other. It also allows us to make accurate predictions and calculations in various scientific fields such as physics, engineering, and chemistry.

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