Virtual Particles: Disproving Energy Conservation?

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sandstorm

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May 3, 2009

Do virtual particles disprove the law of conservation of energy? Are they really created out of thin air or does something cause them?

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May 3, 2009

Please read Post #5 of the FAQ thread in the General Physics forum.

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sandstorm

May 4, 2009

Thanks. Should have looked there in the first place.

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