-- *Mar* Mathematics-Vs-Reality
It is said the Absolute Zero cannot exist, because particles do not allow a vacuum to exist and they fill up. But then 2 plus =4, or any mathematics of plus,Minus,Multiplication,Division,Roots etc,possible as particles simply do not allow such exact mathematical operations? Chat Gpt Answer: That’s a thoughtful question, and it touches on an important distinction between *physical reality* and *abstract mathematics*. 1. Why absolute zero is said to be impossible Absolute zero (0 K) is a *physical state*. It refers to particles having the minimum possible thermal motion. It’s considered unattainable because of *physical laws* (quantum mechanics, the uncertainty principle, zero-point energy), not simply because “particles fill the vacuum.” Even in empty space, quantum fields fluctuate, and particles cannot be completely motionless. So this limitation applies to *physical systems*, not to ideas or symbols. ------------------------------ 2. Mathematics does not live in physical space Statements like: - 2 + 2 = 4 - √9 = 3 - 7 × 8 = 56 are *abstract relationships*, not physical processes. When we say *2 + 2 = 4*, we are not describing particles colliding or moving. We are describing relationships between *abstract entities* defined by axioms (rules). These entities: - Have no mass - Have no position - Do not exist in space or time - Are not affected by particles, vacuum, temperature, or noise So there is *nothing physical that can interfere* with the truth of a mathematical statement. ------------------------------ 3. Physical calculation vs mathematical truth There *is* a subtle but important distinction: 🔹 Mathematical truth - Always exact - Independent of the universe - True even if no physical universe existed Even if there were no particles at all, 2 + 2 would still equal 4. 🔹 Physical computation - Done using real objects (brains, computers, paper, electrons) - Subject to noise, errors, thermal effects, cosmic rays, etc. For example: - A computer might flip a bit due to radiation - A human might make a mistake while calculating But these errors affect *our implementation*, not the *mathematics itself*. ------------------------------ 4. An analogy Think of mathematics like the rules of chess. - The rule “a rook moves in straight lines” is always true. - A real chessboard can be damaged, blown away, or melted. - The rule itself remains unchanged and unaffected. Similarly: - The universe may have particles everywhere. - Physical systems have limits. - Mathematical truths remain exact and untouched. ------------------------------ 5. Bottom line No contradiction exists. - ❌ Absolute zero is impossible because of *physical laws* - ✅ Mathematical operations are always possible because they are *abstract truths* - ❌ Particles do not “interfere” with mathematics - ✅ They only interfere with *physical attempts to compute or measure* So yes—*2 + 2 = 4 is always true*, regardless of particles, vacuum, temperature, or the structure of the universe. If you’d like, we can also explore *why mathematics is so uncannily effective in describing a physical universe that obeys such limits*—a deep and fascinating question. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCLbgdmBNm5%3DUZCp_s640i1yngA7nfUEmMhNU0vLLpkGEw%40mail.gmail.com.
