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From what I gather string theory states that everything is made of tiny vibrating strings or bands. But what force or energy causes these strings to constantly vibrate?
It has nothing to do with Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Classical strings may vibrate too. Just like in the big-bang question, the question reduces to: Why God/Nature has chosen nontrivial initial conditions. I think the question is rather trivial.bel said:They vibrate because they obey the Heisenberg's uncertainy principle, i.e., due to what is sometimes called zero-point energy, I think.
The main factors that cause strings to vibrate are tension, mass, and length. The tension of the string determines how much force is required to make it vibrate, while the mass and length affect the frequency and pitch of the sound produced.
The material of the string can greatly affect its vibration. Different materials have different densities and elasticity, which can impact the tension and mass of the string, ultimately affecting how it vibrates and produces sound.
Strings vibrate at different frequencies because of their length, tension, and mass. These factors determine the wavelength of the vibration, which in turn determines the frequency and pitch of the sound produced.
Yes, temperature can affect the vibration of strings. As temperature increases, so does the string's tension and elasticity, causing it to vibrate at a higher frequency and produce a higher pitch. Conversely, colder temperatures can decrease tension and make the string vibrate at a lower frequency with a lower pitch.
Yes, there are external factors that can cause strings to vibrate, such as air currents, nearby vibrations, and even sound waves. These external forces can create disturbances in the string, causing it to vibrate and produce sound without being directly touched or plucked.