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so i came across string theory and i don't understand (if your going to go along with it) why it is tiny strings that make up the universe and why exactly do they have to exist in more then 4 dimensions?
11thDimension said:so i came across string theory and i don't understand (if your going to go along with it) why it is tiny strings that make up the universe...
11thDimension said:so why do these strings also have to be able to exist in 11 dimensions
They don't. They exist in 10 dimensions. 11 is the number of dimensions in M-theory, which is believed to be more fundamental than string theory.11thDimension said:so why do these strings also have to be able to exist in 11 dimensions
String theory is a theoretical framework in physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity by describing the fundamental building blocks of the universe as tiny, vibrating strings instead of point-like particles.
String theory is named after the tiny, one-dimensional strings that make up the fabric of the universe according to this theory. These strings vibrate at different frequencies, giving rise to the different particles and forces in the universe.
The main purpose of string theory is to provide a unified understanding of all the forces and particles in the universe, including gravity. It also aims to reconcile the two major theories in physics - quantum mechanics and general relativity.
String theory differs from other theories in physics in that it describes particles as tiny, vibrating strings instead of point-like particles. It also incorporates additional dimensions beyond the four we experience in our daily lives.
No, string theory is currently not proven. It is still a theoretical framework and many aspects of it are still being researched and debated. However, it has shown promise in resolving some long-standing issues in physics and continues to be a topic of study and research for scientists.