Quantum Entanglement Violates the Laws of Physics

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of quantum entanglement and its potential to violate the laws of physics. The idea of using two push's worth of force to move one object is examined and it is concluded that this would not be possible without violating the laws of physics. The concept of entanglement making objects harder to push, pull, lift, or destroy is also discussed, with an argument that this is incorrect. Finally, the concept of angular momentum conservation is mentioned and the model of using dominos to illustrate the argument is deemed incorrect.
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We've all seen the example: Push one domino over. It falls. But so does another domino way off to the side. Only one is pushed, yet two fall.
The problem with this is that only one push's worth of energy was expended. One push's worth of input cannot produce two push's worth of output, for this would violate the law that says you can't get more movement out of something than the amount of force you exert onto it (to put is very simply). Quantum entanglement would mean miraculously multiplying the input so as to get more output for free. I don't think physics would allow that.
 
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Now someone may say, "If you apply two push's worth of force on the one domino, then both would fall." But that still doesn't make sense, because if you apply two push's worth of force on one domino, then it itself would move twice as far as from one push's worth. So that one domino is always absorbing the total amount of force you exert upon it, leaving zero force available to move the second domino without violating a law.

If entanglement exists, everything that is entangled would be harder to push, pull, lift or destroy.
 
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JustThinking said:
Now someone may say, "If you apply two push's worth of force on the one domino, then both would fall." But that still doesn't make sense, because if you apply two push's worth of force on one domino, then it itself would move twice as far as from one push's worth. So that one domino is always absorbing the total amount of force you exert upon it, leaving zero force available to move the second domino without violating a law.

If entanglement exists, everything that is entangled would be harder to push, pull, lift or destroy.
On the contrary, spin entanglement conserves angular momentum.

Your domino model is wrong. The vertical dominos are meta-stable and fall under the influence of gravity if disturbed. Energy and momentum are conserved. High school physics.
 
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JustThinking said:
one domino is always absorbing the total amount of force you exert upon it, leaving zero force available to move the second domino without violating a law.

If your argument were correct, it would show that multiple dominos cannot be pushed over with one push. But, as you yourself admit, this actually can happen. Therefore your argument is obviously wrong.

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1. What is quantum entanglement?

Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two or more particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle is dependent on the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them.

2. How does quantum entanglement violate the laws of physics?

Quantum entanglement violates the laws of physics because it allows for particles to be connected in a way that defies classical physics. This means that the particles can influence each other instantaneously, even if they are separated by large distances, which goes against the principle of locality in physics.

3. Can quantum entanglement be explained by classical physics?

No, quantum entanglement cannot be explained by classical physics. Classical physics relies on the principle of locality, which states that particles cannot influence each other faster than the speed of light. However, quantum entanglement violates this principle and cannot be explained by classical physics.

4. What are the applications of quantum entanglement?

Quantum entanglement has potential applications in quantum computing, quantum cryptography, and quantum teleportation. It also plays a crucial role in understanding and studying fundamental concepts in quantum mechanics.

5. Is quantum entanglement proven to exist?

Yes, quantum entanglement has been proven to exist through numerous experiments and observations in quantum mechanics. It has been observed in various systems, including photons, electrons, and atoms, and its effects have been confirmed to be in line with the predictions of quantum mechanics.

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