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Is time its own dimension or is it a constant that remains through all dimensions? Also, are there multiple dimensions of time, and how do we know the answers to these questions?
tylerfarzam said:Is time its own dimension or is it a constant that remains through all dimensions? Also, are there multiple dimensions of time, and how do we know the answers to these questions?
Spacepantz86 said:I do not think its possible for time to be its on dimension. Time would have to exist on all dimensions, because without it, there would be no differentiation between the dimensions.
Maybe it works differently in different dimensions though?
tylerfarzam said:and how do we know the answers to these questions?
Spacepantz86 said:I do not think its possible for time to be its on dimension. Time would have to exist on all dimensions, because without it, there would be no differentiation between the dimensions.
Undoubtedly Time is not a dimension but like gravity Time is the only thing that can move across dimensionstylerfarzam said:Is time its own dimension or is it a constant that remains through all dimensions? Also, are there multiple dimensions of time, and how do we know the answers to these questions?
Drakkith said:To the best of our knowledge, time is a single dimension. Note that I'm using 'dimension' to refer to a particular axis of a coordinate system. I don't mean 'dimension' in the sense of there being alternate dimensions, which might be better described as alternate or parallel universes.
klocke said:Undoubtedly Time is not a dimension but like gravity Time is the only thing that can move across dimensions
Drakkith said:This is nonsense. Time is treated as a dimension in physics, and your statement about moving across dimensions is vague and probably meaningless. Since you appear to be a new member, please note that PF does not allow personal theories or ideas that fall outside of mainstream science. You can find a list of the rules under the 'INFO' dropdown menu at the top of the page.
Periwinkle said:Interestingly, the article on the physical concept of time in Encyclopedia Britannica begins with time as a continuum with no spatial dimension.
That's not quite right; not only is it possible, but ##it## is one of the first things you unlearn as you move from special relativity to general relativity. There's a short section in MTW entitled "Farewell to ##ict##" in which the authors explain why our "old friend ##ict##... must be put to the sword".Periwinkle said:However, without the ##it## multiplier, it is impossible to include time as the fourth dimension besides the three spatial dimensions.
I do not think its possible for time to be its on dimension.
Time would have to exist on all dimensions
Undoubtedly Time is not a dimension but like gravity Time is the only thing that can move across dimensions
I am always surprised that people accept so quickly that time is a dimension.
Some sources distinguish the three spatial dimensions, the x, y, and z of Euclidean space, and the temporal dimension, time.n physics, spacetime is any mathematical model that fuses the three dimensions of space and the concept of time into a single four-dimensional continuum.
Periwinkle said:I am always surprised that people accept so quickly that time is a dimension. It should not be forgotten that only with ##it## will we get a number that behaves like a spatial dimension in many ways.
Mister T said:Dimensions do not have to be spatial. There are many examples of dimensions that are neither spatial nor temporal.
Periwinkle said:Mathematics and physical reality should not be combined.
The dimension itself is an entirely geometric concept.
Time as a dimension refers to the concept of time being included as one of the four dimensions in our physical world, alongside length, width, and height. This means that time can be measured and quantified, just like the other dimensions, and it is an essential aspect of our understanding of the universe.
Unlike the other dimensions, time is perceived as a unidirectional flow. We can only move forward in time and cannot go back in time like we can in the other dimensions. Time also affects the other dimensions, as objects and events can change and move through space over time.
While we have ways of measuring and quantifying time, we currently do not have the technology or ability to control time itself. However, we can manipulate our perception of time through things like relativity and time dilation, which can make time appear to pass faster or slower.
Time is an integral part of our daily lives, from the way we structure our routines to the way we measure and keep track of events. Time also plays a crucial role in various aspects of our society, such as the economy, transportation, and communication.
The inclusion of time as a dimension in scientific research allows for a better understanding of how events and phenomena occur and change over time. It also allows for the prediction and modeling of future events, such as the movement of celestial bodies or the effects of climate change.