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I need a topic for a physics research paper on Physics Theories that have been found to be incomplete/inaccurate. Anyone out there that can throw an idea to me? Thank you for your time!
Justin
Justin
dx said:- Newtonian mechanics, replaced by relativistic mechanics (or Galilean spacetime replaced by Minkowski spacetime).
- Thermodynamics, replaced by statistical mechanics.
- Newtonian gravity, replaced by general relativity.
- Classical ray optics, replaced by Maxwell's electrodynamics.
atyy said:Maybe not thermodynamics?
dx said:Why not?
kuruman said:Look up the "phlogiston" theory. That's a good one.
Superstring said:I literally laughed out loud.
Some examples of incomplete physics theories include Newton's theory of gravity, which does not fully explain the behavior of objects at very high speeds or in extreme gravitational fields, and Einstein's theory of general relativity, which does not account for the behavior of subatomic particles.
These theories are considered incomplete because they do not fully explain or predict all observed phenomena. They may work well in certain situations, but fail to accurately describe others.
Scientists continue to study and test incomplete theories, looking for new evidence or experiments that may help improve or replace them. They also work to develop new theories that can better explain the observed data.
No, there are currently no theories in physics that are considered to be complete. As our understanding of the universe continues to evolve, it is likely that even the most well-established theories will be refined or replaced.
The concept of incompleteness in physics reminds us that our understanding of the universe is always evolving and that there is still much to learn. It also highlights the importance of continued research and experimentation in order to improve and refine our theories.