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FAQ's about String Theory

What is the difference between relative physics and quantum?

Relative physics are things that are on a greater level of physics. Like why a bullet hits the ground when fired, etc. Quantum physics is more along the lines of smaller things, like strings! When you are trying to explain string theory though, the "strings" are so small that things like atoms seem so colossal next to them. Therefore what you'd consider quantum becomes relative. That's how detailed the theory is.

WHY MATH?

The reason that many people often turn away from String Theory is because it is so mathematical. For some reason, math scares people. Most of the proof of string theory, since it's so small and you can't experiment very much, it is all proven with math.

Math is the basis of life. Anything and everything can be explained with math, therefore if the math works and is correct, it can potentially physically happen. Often many of times the math is ahead of it's time. Einstein's theory that if you travel at the speed of light, you can actually travel forward in time, or rather you stay still and the rest of the world ages. If you do the math of this theory with time dilation etc. it works, it proves to be possible. Obviously it's not possible in TODAY'S science because we have physical limitation where we cannot get things to travel at the speed of light. While they have gotten particles fractions away from the speed of light in particle accelerators, it's not exactly the speed of light. While that's today.. who knows what amazing things can happen in science tomorrow.

I don't get the math, so I can't understand String Theory, huh?

Not true, not true at all. While you could try to teach yourself the math, there is an easier way. To wrap your mind around this amazing theory, you can put things into analogies. The Elegant Universe and the Fabric of the Cosmos, both by Brian Greene, is the best way to understand String Theory without any math at all! Brian Greene has an excellent talent at putting things into simple terms for people to understand so that people can become aware of String Theory.

FAQ'S about String Theory's Myspace

Why is String Theory Female? And why is it 21 years old?

The actual myspace says female because I had to pick one, and while string theory is neither female, male, or human, it was a toss of the coin.

Also, it says 21 years old because string theory is in fact 21 years old, officially. Scientists celebrated the silver anniversary last year on August 12th!

Can I be your friend?

String Theory is a theory. It's science, it's the theory of everything, and everything belongs to everyone. Science is for everyone, so yes I will be your friend.

If you have any other questions, simply mail them or leave them in the comments! I will answer both personally by leaving a comment on your page or mailing you back and put your question on the FAQ. Don't be afraid the ask the theory about it self! Questions are welcome and gladly answered!