Questions about energy and gravity

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The discussion revolves around various questions related to energy, gravity, and atomic structure. Participants explore concepts such as wave properties of energy, the nature of gravity in different frameworks, and the gravitational effects on different scales, including atomic and atmospheric levels.

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  • One participant questions why energy travels as waves and what causes different wavelengths.
  • Another participant asks if all natural wavelengths have the same amplitude and seeks clarification on the term "wavefunction."
  • Questions are raised about the differences between Newtonian gravity and General Relativity, as well as the origin of gravity and its relationship with energy.
  • There is inquiry into the source of the gravitational constant and its necessity beyond mere numerical convenience.
  • Participants discuss gravitational properties at the event horizon of black holes, specifically regarding mass inside the event horizon and its effect on gravity.
  • Further questions include the nature of energy wavelengths, whether they are continuous or discrete, and the characteristics of the space between electron orbits and the nucleus.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the vacuum status of the area between electron orbits and the nucleus, while another suggests that this question has been addressed previously.
  • There is a discussion about the tidal effects of gravity on water and whether similar effects occur in the atmosphere.
  • A participant expresses concern about the number of questions and whether they are appropriately placed in the forum.

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Participants express a range of questions and uncertainties, with no clear consensus reached on many of the topics discussed. Some questions are reiterated, indicating ongoing confusion or differing interpretations.

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Some questions may depend on specific definitions or assumptions that are not fully articulated in the discussion. The complexity of the topics may lead to varying interpretations among participants.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals new to physics or those seeking clarification on fundamental concepts related to energy and gravity.

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Please forgive me if any of the following questions are basic, but I am new to this.
Why does energy travel as waves.
What causes different wavelengths.
Do al natural wavelengths have the same amplitude.
What exactly does the term wavefunction mean/refer to.
How does gravity in Newtonian differ from GR.
where does gravity come from.
Is there any relationship between gravity and energy.
Where does the gravity constant come from and why is it needed. Please don't say to make the numbers work.
I also have a question about gravitational properties at event horizon around biggest and smallest black holes i.e does mass inside event horizon affect gravitation at the event horizon around different sized BHs.
 
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Another couple of questions
Where does the positive and negative aspects of energy come from.
Do energy wavelenths come as single wavelengths or are they continuous and do they have width as well as length.
Is the area between the electron orbit and the neucleus a perfect vacuum.
What speed does the electron orbit.
Does it orbit as a wave or particle.
 
John15 said:
Is the area between the electron orbit and the neucleus a perfect vacuum.

I can't answer your other question with enough confidence, but this question has come up twice recently and I don't think we need another thread with it in. So I think it's best we leave it out.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=418871
 
Thanks for link but that seems to ask about between atoms I was asking about within the structure of the atom.
Final question I think, we know the gravitational effect on water through the tides does the atmosphere show the same tidal effects.
Sorry about the number of questions but I tend to forget if I don't ask while I think of them.
 
John15 said:
Thanks for link but that seems to ask about between atoms I was asking about within the structure of the atom.

It's the same question, just using different microscopic points. On those levels it's really a non-issue.
Final question I think, we know the gravitational effect on water through the tides does the atmosphere show the same tidal effects.

The gravitational effect on water is no different to its effect on any other matter - it's just that on water it produces a far more visible effect. So yes, it does effect the atmosphere.

Here's an article on this exact question: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=does-the-moon-have-a-tida
 
Lot of questions but not many answers, maybe not given it enought time but I am new to this site and was wondering if my questions are posted in the right place or if its worth trying a different section.
 

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