The discussion centers on the internal energy of objects, emphasizing that molecules and atoms are in constant, random motion due to electromagnetic forces. Even neutral atoms exhibit net electromagnetic forces due to their internal charges, which play a crucial role in maintaining structural integrity. The Pauli exclusion principle further influences atomic behavior by preventing electron shell overlap. The concept of energy conservation is highlighted, indicating that absolute zero temperature is unattainable, thus ensuring that internal energy persists in all matter.
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The objects have some energy - and they just keep that (conservation of energy). You would have to create something at absolute zero temperature to avoid that, and you can't do that.Vectronix said:Do electromagnetic forces cause this motion or what is the cause of it?
They still have internal charges, and if their distance is of the same scale as their diameters these matter. In addition, the Pauli exclusion principle prevents the electron shells from overlapping too much.Vectronix said:If so, why would net electromagnetic forces exist between "neutral" atoms?
They are the reason that an object doesn't"t just fly apart, due to the motion.Vectronix said:Do electromagnetic forces cause this motion